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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 plan a road trip here
      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 Status
      Open as of Oct 13, 2026
      Local Trail Association

      E-Bike Stats

      Global Ranking
      #5,314
      State Ranking
      #111
      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
      122
      Completed Counter
      95

      Popular Busing Forest E-Biking Trails

      • 100 ★ 5.0 • 597 ft • 3 ft • 5 •
      Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction. It features berm and gap jump. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 50 ★ 5.0 • 1,640 ft • 0 ft • 4 •
      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.
      I90
      • 80 ★ 4.0 • 807 ft • 0 ft • 3 •
      Moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 70 ★ 5.0 • 932 ft • 0 ft • 3 •
      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...
      • 85 ★ 4.0 • 440 ft • 80 ft • 3 •
      Moderately popular black diamond difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 70 ★ 3.0 • 610 ft • 31 ft • 3 •
      Less popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 50 ★ 5.0 • 190 ft • 0 ft • 3 •
      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.
      • 75 ★ 4.0 • 804 ft • 0 ft • 2 •
      Moderately popular advanced difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only. It features drop, jump and gap jump. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.

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      Photos of Busing Forest

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      Videos of Busing Forest

      CAPTAIN AMERICA v. GREEN BEAN
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      2:18 | 486 | Jan 8, 2016
      Busing Forest ll Flow
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      trail: Flow
      0:28 | 491 | Jan 2, 2014
      Busing forest with the boys!
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      7:17 | 523 | Jan 6, 2021 , New Plymouth
      RAW busing forest /ft. George
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      trail: B-Line
      4:36 | 278 | Jan 6, 2021 , New Plymouth
      Hilltop into River run, Busing Forest
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      trail: Hilltop
      0:32 | 425 | Aug 19, 2020 , New Plymouth
      Hard Case Busing Forest
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      trail: Hard Case
      0:17 | 761 | Aug 18, 2020 , New Plymouth
      I 90 Busing Forest
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      trail: I90
      0:14 | 524 | Aug 18, 2020 , New Plymouth
      Busing forest with the boys!
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      trail: Hard Case
      7:17 | 634 | 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
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      IdealMountain Bike thebevinator
      Romaniacs
      Jan 22, 2022 @ 10:11am
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      WetMountain Bike thebevinator
      River Run
      Aug 7, 2020 @ 11:34pm
      Aug 7, 2020
      VariableMountain Bike Kiwimatt NPMB
      MMX
      Aug 7, 2020 @ 11:34pm
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      Activity Feed

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      Weehav123addreportactivity #37998786 and 8 more
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      jordanchilriddentrailactivity #36341548 and 3 more
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      mtb-tech-geekcommenttrailactivity #30760203 and 4 more
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      Recent Comments

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      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
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      Nearby Areas

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      Mangamahoe Mountain Bike Park 14 40 6 43.1 km

      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesactivity logs
      Mountain Bike285 miles2,907 ft4 miles417 ft
      #4,395#96532111712
      E-Bike102 miles971 ft1 mile318 ft
      #5,314#11112292
      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
      #10,871#21019922
      Trail Running24,016 ft282 ft2,526 ft279 ft
      #9,985#197199

      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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.
      ▼ Which trail has the most elevation gain in Busing Forest?
      The trail with the most elevation gain in Busing Forest is DH route 2 (Tech/Avoiding Gap Jumps) with 80 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
      ▼ Which trail has the most elevation descent in Busing Forest?
      The trail with the most elevation descent in Busing Forest is Unfinished Business Extension with 215 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
      ▼ What activities are most popular in Busing Forest?
      Busing Forest supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
      ▼ What are the steepest e-biking trails in Busing Forest?
      The steepest e-biking trail in Busing Forest is DH route 2 (Tech/Avoiding Gap Jumps) with an average grade of 18.2%. View all trails sorted by grade.
      ▼ Are the trails open in Busing Forest?
      The overall region status for Busing Forest is Clear / Green. Out of 13 trails:
      • Clear / Green: 13
      View the full trail status page for the latest updates.
      ▼ Can I ride an ebike in Busing Forest?
      Yes, Busing Forest supports e-bike riding. There are 10 trails in Busing Forest that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
      ▼ What are the most popular Strava Segments in Busing Forest?
      The most popular Strava segments in Busing Forest are:
      • I90 (244 athletes)
      • Funduro Stage 8 (188 athletes)
      • Flow section 2 (152 athletes)
      View all Strava segments in Busing Forest.
      ▼ What are some popular technical trail features in Busing Forest?
      There are 1 technical trail features (TTFs) in Busing Forest. Some popular features include: View all technical trail features in Busing Forest.
      ▼ What are the most popular e-biking trails in Busing Forest?
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