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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
      • 3
      • 2

      Region Status
      Open as of 1 day
      Local Trail Association

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      9
      Trails Mountain Bike
      10
      Trails Hike
      10
      Trails Trail Running
      10
      Total Distance
      8 miles
      Total Descent
      2,213 ft
      Total Vertical
      1,257 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      1,510 ft
      Reports
      197
      Photos
      47
      Ridden Counter
      2,227

      Popular Spicer Forest Mountain Biking Trails

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      Te Ara Tai Tonga
      Kēmu O Rua Haurua
      Kiwi Cres Ascent
      Te Araroa (spicer)
      Te Araroa (Broken hill)
      Turbine road
      Victory link
      Kiwi Cres Access Track

      Recent Ride Log Activity in Region

      Today
      • 0 rides
      Yesterday
      • 4 rides
      Past Week
      • 5 rides

      Photos of Spicer Forest Mountain Bike

      33 |
      Feb 4, 2023 @ 11:17pm
      Feb 4, 2023
      31 |
      Feb 4, 2023 @ 11:17pm
      Feb 4, 2023
      32 |
      Feb 4, 2023 @ 11:17pm
      Feb 4, 2023
      24 |
      Feb 4, 2023 @ 11:17pm
      Feb 4, 2023
      27 |
      Feb 4, 2023 @ 11:14pm
      Feb 4, 2023
      41 |
      Feb 4, 2023 @ 11:14pm
      Feb 4, 2023
      38 |
      Sep 30, 2022 @ 6:11pm
      Sep 30, 2022
      45 |
      Sep 30, 2022 @ 6:11pm
      Sep 30, 2022

      Videos of Spicer Forest Mountain Bike

      Kemu lower section
      98 | Nov 21, 2022
      2015 crash reel
      1:56 | 12 | Jan 3, 2016
      youtuber !!!BRAND NEW!!! Kēmu O Rua Haurua @ Spicer...
      5:57 | 750 | Jul 24, 2022 , Porirua
      Spicer Forest Dual Use Trail, Wellington, NZ
      3:07 | 693 | Aug 12, 2018 , Porirua
      Te Ara Tai Tonga - Rangituhi Trail Park
      1236 | May 3, 2017 , Porirua

      Recent Trail Reports

      statustraildateconditioninfouser
      Te Araroa (spicer)
      Sep 15, 2024 @ 2:27am
      1 day
      		 Prevalent Muddonalduck
      Te Ara Tai Tonga
      Sep 15, 2024 @ 2:26am
      1 day
      		 Prevalent Muddonalduck
      Kiwi Cres Ascent
      Sep 7, 2024 @ 6:46pm
      Sep 7, 2024
      		 WetErinKL6oZR
      Kēmu O Rua Haurua
      Aug 8, 2024 @ 6:38pm
      Aug 8, 2024
      		 WetTrees cleared thanks to WCC arborists.mccmartini MCG
      Te Araroa (Broken hill)
      Mar 20, 2024 @ 10:38am
      Mar 20, 2024
      		 IdealE-Bike Nice single track which is enjoyablerefrug
      Turbine road
      Jan 20, 2024 @ 1:06pm
      Jan 20, 2024
      		 DryCharlieColly
      Victory link
      Jan 5, 2024 @ 7:19pm
      Jan 5, 2024
      		 IdealE-Bike Well packed and easy riding now. The exit...Thegables
      Kiwi Cres Access Track
      Apr 5, 2023 @ 1:47am
      Apr 5, 2023
      		 Variable For some reason the WCC have blocked this...tawamtbr

      Activity Feed

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      donalduckaddreportactivity #58888518 and 1 more
      Sep 15, 2024 @ 2:26am
      1 day
      ErinKL6oZRaddreportactivity #58502037
      Sep 7, 2024 @ 6:46pm
      Sep 7, 2024
      ErinKL6oZRriddentrailactivity #58501985
      Sep 7, 2024 @ 6:44pm
      Sep 7, 2024
      Churbros14wishlisttrailactivity #57124033
      Aug 12, 2024 @ 1:21pm
      Aug 12, 2024
      mccmartiniaddreportactivity #56922930
      Aug 8, 2024 @ 6:38pm
      Aug 8, 2024

      Recent Comments

      usernametypetitlecommentdate
      mccmartinireportKēmu O Rua HauruaNot closed, just significant issue of trees...
      Aug 5, 2024 @ 3:31pm
      Aug 5, 2024
      tfmbrowntrailKēmu O Rua HauruaGreat fun if you like berms and jumps or want...
      Mar 24, 2024 @ 2:44am
      Mar 24, 2024
      refrugtrailTe Araroa (Broken hill)Awesome single track to ride down to connect...
      Mar 20, 2024 @ 10:36am
      Mar 20, 2024
      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

      Nearby Areas

      namedistance
      Porirua Scenic Reserve 11.7 km
      Rangituhi Trail Park 5 7 21.9 km
      Porirua East 8 6 13.7 km
      Northern Hills 5 74.5 km
      Whitireia Park 2 14.8 km

      Local Mountain Biking Directory


      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
      Mountain Bike107 miles1,745 ft3 miles810 ft
      		#3,051#94471972,243
      Hike107 miles1,703 ft3 miles1,257 ft
      		#2,402#6416239
      Trail Running107 miles1,703 ft3 miles1,257 ft
      		#2,408#62162123
      • By mccmartini MCG & contributors
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      • #5782 - 8,750 views

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