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      Located South of Rangituhi/Colonial knob, hosts a main Te Ara Roa trail pathway (Trail of NewZealand)

      Currently there isn't too much at Spicer Forest but there are plans to add facilities and more trails.
      It is a great connection through from Johnsonville to Porirua though
      Activities Click to view
      Region Details
      • 3
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      • 2

      Region Status
      Open as of Jun 2, 2023
      Local Trail Association

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      9
      Trails Mountain Bike
      8
      Trails Hike
      8
      Trails Trail Running
      8
      Total Distance
      8 miles
      Total Descent
      2,213 ft
      Total Vertical
      1,257 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      1,510 ft
      Reports
      174
      Photos
      44
      Ridden Counter
      1,934

      Recent Ride Log Activity in Region

      Today
      • 1 rides
      Yesterday
      • 0 rides
      Past Week
      • 6 rides

      Photos of Spicer Forest Mountain Bike

      14 |
      Feb 4, 2023 @ 11:17pm
      Feb 4, 2023
      14 |
      Feb 4, 2023 @ 11:17pm
      Feb 4, 2023
      13 |
      Feb 4, 2023 @ 11:17pm
      Feb 4, 2023
      9 |
      Feb 4, 2023 @ 11:17pm
      Feb 4, 2023
      15 |
      Feb 4, 2023 @ 11:14pm
      Feb 4, 2023
      22 |
      Feb 4, 2023 @ 11:14pm
      Feb 4, 2023
      24 |
      Sep 30, 2022 @ 6:11pm
      Sep 30, 2022
      33 |
      Sep 30, 2022 @ 6:11pm
      Sep 30, 2022

      Videos of Spicer Forest Mountain Bike

      Kemu lower section
      75 | Nov 21, 2022
      2015 crash reel
      1:56 | 12 | Jan 3, 2016
      youtuber !!!BRAND NEW!!! Kēmu O Rua Haurua @ Spicer...
      5:57 | 591 | Jul 24, 2022 , Porirua
      Spicer Forest Dual Use Trail, Wellington, NZ
      3:07 | 598 | Aug 12, 2018 , Porirua
      Te Ara Tai Tonga - Rangituhi Trail Park
      1142 | May 3, 2017 , Porirua

      Recent Trail Reports

      statustraildateconditioninfouser
      Kēmu O Rua Haurua
      Oct 22, 2023 @ 10:12pm
      Oct 22, 2023
      VariableE-Bike Mostly dry now, but still a few bits of...insanedroid
      Kiwi Cres Ascent
      Oct 6, 2023 @ 7:44am
      Oct 6, 2023
      IdealE-Bike Corwin
      Te Ara Tai Tonga
      Oct 6, 2023 @ 7:44am
      Oct 6, 2023
      IdealE-Bike A few small avoidable puddles; otherwise...Corwin
      Victory link
      Oct 6, 2023 @ 3:05am
      Oct 6, 2023
      IdealDon’t avoid anymore—it’s in an...Corwin
      Te Araroa (spicer)
      Jul 2, 2023 @ 1:41pm
      Jul 2, 2023
      VariableTrail in good condition, bit wet and...bulmers0
      Kiwi Cres Access Track
      Apr 5, 2023 @ 1:47am
      Apr 5, 2023
      Variable For some reason the WCC have blocked this...tawamtbr
      Turbine road
      Mar 13, 2023 @ 9:48am
      Mar 13, 2023
      DryDamien85
      Te Araroa (Broken hill)
      Feb 4, 2023 @ 5:04am
      Feb 4, 2023
      VariableGreasy after the rainsCharlieColly

      Activity Feed

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      insanedroidaddreportactivity #45533810
      Oct 22, 2023 @ 10:12pm
      Oct 22, 2023
      Corwinaddreportactivity #44970740
      Oct 7, 2023 @ 3:30pm
      Oct 7, 2023
      Rustynail76wishlisttrailactivity #44968361
      Oct 7, 2023 @ 11:28am
      Oct 7, 2023
      Corwinaddreportactivity #44916844 and 2 more
      Oct 6, 2023 @ 3:04am
      Oct 6, 2023
      mattyhuswishlisttrailactivity #44418579
      Sep 22, 2023 @ 9:20pm
      Sep 22, 2023

      Recent Comments

      usernametypetitlecommentdate
      kinnerztrailKēmu O Rua HauruaReally good trail and great loop, as the name...
      Aug 31, 2023 @ 3:05am
      Aug 31, 2023
      simon-obreportKiwi Cres AscentBecause your Trailforks membership goes to...
      Jul 14, 2022 @ 8:14pm
      Jul 14, 2022
      chickenlittleNZtrailTurbine roadI did a circuit from the went up Broken Hill...
      Jun 4, 2017 @ 1:15am
      Jun 4, 2017
      mccmartinitrailTurbine roadThe road is mainly gravel and tarmac. the...
      Aug 21, 2016 @ 1:18pm
      Aug 21, 2016
      NymbletrailTurbine roadWhat's the state of this road. Could yo get...
      Aug 18, 2016 @ 11:59pm
      Aug 18, 2016

      Nearby Areas

      namedistance
      Rangituhi Trail Park 5 7 21.9 km
      Porirua East 7 5 13.7 km
      Northern Hills 5 74.5 km
      Whitireia Park 2 14.8 km
      Belmont Regional Park 5 23 15.2 km

      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
      Mountain Bike87 miles1,745 ft3 miles810 ft
      #3,066#96441742,020
      Hike87 miles1,703 ft3 miles1,257 ft
      #2,444#6714230
      Trail Running87 miles1,703 ft3 miles1,257 ft
      #2,446#6714274
      • By mccmartini MCG & contributors
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