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        Trails here range from Intermediate through to Expert. Suitable for downhill and trail bikes.
        Primary Trail Type: All-Mountain & Downhill
        Land Status: City Managed
        Busing Forest Car Parking google parking directions
        Access Info:
        Head south from New Plymouth on SH3 for about 10km before turning right onto Kent Rd (at the Transport Museum). 4km down Kent Rd turn right onto Scout Rd. Park at the end of the road.
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        Region Details
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        Region Status
        Open as of Apr 26, 2026
        Local Trail Association

        E-Bike Stats

        Global Ranking
        #5,263
        State Ranking
        #112
        Trails (view details)
        10
        Trails Mountain Bike
        28
        Trails E-Bike
        10
        Trails Gravel Bike
        3
        Trails Adaptive Bike
        2
        Trails Hike
        2
        Trails Trail Running
        2
        Total Distance
        2 miles
        Total Descent Distance
        1 mile
        Total Descent
        971 ft
        Total Vertical
        318 ft
        Reports
        121
        Completed Counter
        75

        Popular Busing Forest E-Biking Trails

        85 5.0 597 ft 3 ft 4 mtb
        Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction. It features berm and gap jump. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
        50 5.0 1,640 ft 0 ft 3 mtb
        Less popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. It features berm, bridge, drop, jump, gap jump, ladder bridge and rock garden. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
        55 3.0 610 ft 31 ft 3 mtb
        Moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
        50 5.0 190 ft 0 ft 3 mtb
        Less popular black diamond difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
        I90
        65 4.0 807 ft 0 ft 2 mtb
        Moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
        MMX
        75 4.0 669 ft 0 ft 2 mtb
        Moderately popular advanced difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction. It features berm, drop and gap jump. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
        55 5.0 932 ft 0 ft 2 mtb
        Probably one of the steepest and most difficult trails in the New Plymouth area. This track heads directly down the hill with lots of tricky line choice options and sharp drop 90 degree corners. Lots of fun and a real challenge to get...
        60 4.0 440 ft 80 ft 2 mtb
        Moderately popular black diamond difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.

        Recent Ride Log Activity in Region

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        • 0 rides
        Yesterday
        • 0 rides
        Past Week
        • 1 rides

        Photos of Busing Forest

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        Dec 23, 2023 @ 12:08am
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        MMX
        54 |
        Dec 23, 2023 @ 12:07am
        Dec 23, 2023
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        MMX
        46 |
        Jul 12, 2022 @ 10:53pm
        Jul 12, 2022
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        MMX
        65 |
        Jul 12, 2022 @ 10:53pm
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        71 |
        Jul 12, 2022 @ 10:49pm
        Jul 12, 2022

        Videos of Busing Forest

        CAPTAIN AMERICA v. GREEN BEAN
        mtb
        2:18 | 485 | Jan 8, 2016
        Busing Forest ll Flow
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        trail: Flow
        0:28 | 489 | Jan 2, 2014
        Busing forest with the boys!
        mtb
        7:17 | 417 | Jan 6, 2021 , New Plymouth
        RAW busing forest /ft. George
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        trail: B-Line
        4:36 | 274 | Jan 6, 2021 , New Plymouth
        Hilltop into River run, Busing Forest
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        trail: Hilltop
        0:32 | 313 | Aug 19, 2020 , New Plymouth
        Hard Case Busing Forest
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        trail: Hard Case
        0:17 | 663 | Aug 18, 2020 , New Plymouth
        I 90 Busing Forest
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        trail: I90
        0:14 | 426 | Aug 18, 2020 , New Plymouth
        Busing forest with the boys!
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        trail: Hard Case
        7:17 | 528 | Feb 28, 2020 , New Plymouth

        Recent Trail Reports

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        Unfinished Business Extension
        Mar 9, 2023 @ 8:30am
        Mar 9, 2023
        IdealMountain Bike Hardly any slippery sections at all,...Weehav123
        Unfinished Business
        Mar 9, 2023 @ 8:30am
        Mar 9, 2023
        IdealMountain Bike Weehav123
        DH route 2 (Tech/Avoiding Gap Jumps)
        Mar 9, 2023 @ 8:30am
        Mar 9, 2023
        VariableMountain Bike Trails were a bit gooey on most trails...Weehav123
        I90
        Mar 9, 2023 @ 8:30am
        Mar 9, 2023
        Prevalent MudMountain Bike Trails were a bit gooey on most trails...Weehav123
        Captain America
        Jan 22, 2022 @ 10:13am
        Jan 22, 2022
        IdealMountain Bike thebevinator
        Romaniacs
        Jan 22, 2022 @ 10:11am
        Jan 22, 2022
        WetMountain Bike thebevinator
        River Run
        Aug 7, 2020 @ 11:34pm
        Aug 7, 2020
        VariableMountain Bike Kiwimatt NPMB
        MMX
        Aug 7, 2020 @ 11:34pm
        Aug 7, 2020
        VariableMountain Bike Kiwimatt NPMB

        Activity Feed

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        jamiegX65TJriddentrailactivity #57845826 and 1 more
        Aug 26, 2024 @ 3:39pm
        Aug 26, 2024
        Weehav123addreportactivity #37998786 and 8 more
        Mar 9, 2023 @ 10:48am
        Mar 9, 2023
        jordanchilriddentrailactivity #36341548 and 3 more
        Dec 30, 2022 @ 1:56pm
        Dec 30, 2022
        mtb-tech-geekaddphotoactivity #31345704 and 2 more
        Jul 12, 2022 @ 10:49pm
        Jul 12, 2022
        mtb-tech-geekcommenttrailactivity #30760203 and 4 more
        Jun 26, 2022 @ 12:21am
        Jun 26, 2022

        Recent Comments

        usernametypetitlecommentdate
        mtb-tech-geektrailRiver RunFlowy trails with roots and some drops
        Jun 26, 2022 @ 1:43am
        Jun 26, 2022
        mtb-tech-geektrailRomaniacsVery steep and tight sections
        Jun 26, 2022 @ 1:39am
        Jun 26, 2022
        mtb-tech-geektrailUnfinished Business ExtensionFlowy and long trail
        Jun 26, 2022 @ 1:31am
        Jun 26, 2022
        mtb-tech-geektrailCaptain AmericaSteep, muddy and overgrown
        Jun 26, 2022 @ 12:21am
        Jun 26, 2022
        mtb-tech-geektrailI90Final chute is slippery in the wet
        Jun 26, 2022 @ 12:00am
        Jun 26, 2022

        Nearby Areas

        namedistance
        Mangamahoe Mountain Bike Park 14 39 6 43.1 km

        Activity Type Stats

        activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesactivity logs
        Mountain Bike285 miles2,907 ft4 miles417 ft
        #4,363#95532101711
        E-Bike102 miles971 ft1 mile318 ft
        #5,263#11212187
        Gravel Bike34,403 ft282 ft2,526 ft279 ft
        #2,612#9230
        Adaptive Bike22,674 ft269 ft2,234 ft269 ft
        #2,575#9416
        Hike24,016 ft282 ft2,526 ft279 ft
        #10,781#21119822
        Trail Running24,016 ft282 ft2,526 ft279 ft
        #9,913#200198

        Frequently Asked Questions About Busing Forest

        What are the highest rated e-biking trails in Busing Forest?
        The highest rated e-biking trails in Busing Forest are: View all e-biking trails sorted by rating.
        Where can I park to ride in Busing Forest?
        There are 1 parking locations listed in Busing Forest. The most popular parking spots are:
        What is the longest trail in Busing Forest?
        The longest trail in Busing Forest is Unfinished Business Extension at 1,640 ft. View all trails sorted by distance.
        How many trails are in Busing Forest?
        Busing Forest has a total of 28 trails. Of those, 10 are designated for e-biking. Browse top e-biking trails in Busing Forest to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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