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Trail Conditions
- Unknown
- Snow Groomed
- Snow Packed
- Snow Covered
- Freeze/thaw Cycle
- Icy
- Prevalent Mud
- Wet
- Variable
- Ideal
- Dry
- Very Dry
Trail Ridden Direction
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The colour categories are based on what percentage of riders are riding a trail in its intended direction.
- > 96%
- > 90%
- > 80%
- > 70%
- > 50%
- < 50%
Trail Last Ridden
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- < 2 days
- < 1 week
- < 2 weeks
- < 1 month
- < 6 months
- > 6 months
Trail Ridden Direction
The intended direction a trail should be ridden.
- Downhill Only
- Downhill Primary
- Both Directions
- Uphill Primary
- Uphill Only
- One Direction
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Trail Popularity ?
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Trails are compared with nearby trails in the same city region with a possible 25 colour shades.
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- most popular
- popular
- less popular
- not popular
ATV/ORV/OHV Filter
Max Vehicle Width
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LEGEND
Trail Difficulties
Trail Report Status
- Access Road/Trail
- White
- Green
- Blue
- Black
- Double Black Diamond
Trail Report Status
- Clear / Green
- Minor Issue / Yellow
- Significant Issue / Amber
- Closed
- Land Owner Overlay
- Wilderness (typically no bikes in USA)
- BLM (public)
- USFS (Wildlife sanctuaries darker than usfs)
- State land
- Indigenous
- Military
Trail Conditions
- Unknown
- Snow Groomed
- Snow Packed
- Snow Covered
- Freeze/thaw Cycle
- Icy
- Prevalent Mud
- Wet
- Variable
- Ideal
- Dry
- Very Dry
- Map Markers
Trail Head
Photo
Directory Listing
Riding Area
TTF
Parking
Viewpoint
Information
Warning
Directions
Sight
Restrooms
eBike Charging Point
Water Fountain/Source
Gate
Trail Sign
Table or Bench
Ladder
Stairs
Bridge
Camping
Cabin
Lodge
Bear Cache
Dock
Ranger Station
Summit
Other
For competent riders, 2-5 hours, 30km of trails in total.
Over 30km of trail is available for riding at Arapuke. Trails are mainly a mixture of grade 3 and grade 4 trails for intermediate to advanced riders, with a couple of grade 5 trails thrown in. There is plenty of smooth flowing trails to reward the 4km climb up Back Track. to get there or you can take a drive up Scott's Rd to the new car park and enjoy the trails at the top.
You can check the conditions via the webcam near the top of the park, or the weather station.
Over 30km of trail is available for riding at Arapuke. Trails are mainly a mixture of grade 3 and grade 4 trails for intermediate to advanced riders, with a couple of grade 5 trails thrown in. There is plenty of smooth flowing trails to reward the 4km climb up Back Track. to get there or you can take a drive up Scott's Rd to the new car park and enjoy the trails at the top.
You can check the conditions via the webcam near the top of the park, or the weather station.
Primary Trail Type: All-Mountain & Downhill
eBikes Allowed:
Yes
Shuttleable: YES
AKA: Kahuterawa (K-Loop)
google parking directions Access Info:
End of Kahuterawa Road, or Scotts Road
Links
Region Details
- 8
- 5
- 14
- 3
- 3
- 1
Activities
Region Status
Open as of 2 hours
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 39
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 39
- Trails E-Bike
- 27
- Trails Hike
- 10
- Trails Trail Running
- 10
- Total Distance
- 23 miles
- Total Descent
- 7,713 ft
- Total Vertical
- 942 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 1,421 ft
- Reports
- 116
- Photos
- 92
- Ridden Counter
- 10,436
Popular Arapuke Forest Mountain Biking Trails
Arapuke Forest Mountain Bike Routes
| title | rating | distance |
|---|---|---|
| The K Loop Classic | 12 miles | |
| Family Flight | 6 miles | |
| Family Flow | 6 miles | |
| Mighty Midgets | 1 miles | |
| Boredom Buster | 4 miles | |
| North Island Champs 2020 race | 3 miles | |
| Arapuke Classic 2019 - Lap 1 race | 8 miles | |
| Arapuke Classic 2019 - Lap 2 race | 7 miles | |
| Arapuke Classic - Brent Boddy Prestige 35 km Lap 3 race | 7 miles | |
| Arapuke Classic Lap 3 Option race | 8 miles |
Recent Ridelog Activity in Region
Today
- 3 rides
- 12.1 km avg distance
Yesterday
- 3 rides
- 12.7 km avg distance
Past Week
- 26 rides
- 18.2 km avg distance
Photos of Arapuke Forest Mountain Bike
trail: Mr Twister
13 |
May 20, 2020 @ 1:39am
May 20, 2020
trail: Mr Twister
14 |
May 20, 2020 @ 1:39am
May 20, 2020
trail: Foo Fighter
3 |
May 17, 2020 @ 8:53pm
May 17, 2020
trail: Foo Fighter
9 |
May 17, 2020 @ 8:53pm
May 17, 2020Videos of Arapuke Forest Mountain Bike
trail: Mr Twister
13:16 |
107 |
Jun 4, 2020
trail: Kissing Rock
3:57 |
134 |
May 22, 2019
trail: Kissing Rock
1:45 |
67 |
May 5, 2019
trail: Kissing Rock
1:50 |
49 |
May 5, 2019
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | user | info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kissing Rock | Aug 6, 2020 @ 12:48am 2 hours | Dry | Robbiesmith | ||
| Kahuterawa Road | Jul 31, 2020 @ 12:32pm Jul 31, 2020 | Ideal | MACKRATE | ||
| Pūpū Rahi | Jul 31, 2020 @ 12:32pm Jul 31, 2020 | Ideal | MACKRATE | ||
| Foo Fighter | Jul 31, 2020 @ 4:31am Jul 31, 2020 | Dry | Robbiesmith | ||
| Kārearea | Jun 28, 2020 @ 11:09pm Jun 28, 2020 | Prevalent Mud | Masonsmithnz | ||
| Back Track | Jun 28, 2020 @ 5:30pm Jun 28, 2020 | Wet | ktflood | ||
| Ice Breaker | Jun 28, 2020 @ 5:30pm Jun 28, 2020 | Wet | ktflood | ||
| Icebreaker Link | Jun 28, 2020 @ 5:30pm Jun 28, 2020 | Wet | ktflood | ||
| Riff Raff | Jun 28, 2020 @ 5:30pm Jun 28, 2020 | Wet | ktflood | ||
| Mr Twister | Jun 28, 2020 @ 5:30pm Jun 28, 2020 | Prevalent Mud | ktflood |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Robbiesmith | add | report | Kissing Rock | Aug 6, 2020 @ 12:48am 2 hours |
| BHills | ridden | trail | Siberian Express and 2 more | Aug 1, 2020 @ 9:52pm Aug 1, 2020 |
 | ragingmongoose | comment | report | Icebreaker Link | Aug 1, 2020 @ 5:36pm Aug 1, 2020 |
| MACKRATE | add | report | Kahuterawa Road and 1 more | Jul 31, 2020 @ 11:26pm Jul 31, 2020 |
| Robbiesmith | add | report | Foo Fighter | Jul 31, 2020 @ 4:31am Jul 31, 2020 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| report | Still a bit wet and a few ruts developing near... | Aug 1, 2020 @ 5:36pm Aug 1, 2020 | ||
| report | Super slippery but still a good time. | Jun 28, 2020 @ 10:12pm Jun 28, 2020 | ||
| trail | Best trail on the hill | Nov 6, 2019 @ 11:08pm Nov 6, 2019 | ||
| trail | Freaking awesome new track. Track takes from... | Apr 19, 2019 @ 3:10pm Apr 19, 2019 | ||
| trail | Excellent down hill track. Flowing and smooth.... | Mar 28, 2019 @ 11:02pm Mar 28, 2019 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ahimate Reserve | 6.1 km | ||||
| Panieri Park | 4 | 2 | 6.1 km | ||
| Te Apiti | 3 | 1 | 14 km | ||
| Kohitere Forest | 2 | 4 | 1 | 18.8 km | |
| Foxton Beach Mountain Bike Trail | 1 | 20.2 km |
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