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SaveThe Thames/Kauaeragna Valley trails region is made up of several riding areas. We have the Moanataiari bike park located just behind Thames, the Hotoritori Trails network located up in the Kauaeranga Valley forest park and the Back country trails also located up in the hills behind Thames but these trails head much deeper into the forest park so quickly become more remote
source: Thames Mountain Bike Club
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Activities Click to view
- Mountain Bike
39 trails
- E-Bike
23 trails
- Gravel Bike
10 trails
- Adaptive Bike
4 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
2 trails
- Hike
46 trails
- Trail Running
48 trails
Region Details
- 7
- 1
- 3
- 16
- 6
- 5
- 1
Region Status
Caution as of Sep 24, 2026
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 49
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 39
- Trails E-Bike
- 23
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 10
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 4
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 2
- Trails Horse
- 2
- Trails Hike
- 46
- Trails Trail Running
- 48
- Trails Dirtbike/Moto
- 2
- Total Distance
- 70 miles
- Total Descent
- 10,556 ft
- Total Vertical
- 2,701 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 2,712 ft
- Reports
- 84
- Photos
- 57
- Completed Counter
- 1,395
Sub Regions
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Coromandel Forest Park
- 1
- 1
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Hotoritori MTB Trail
- 1
- 6
- 5
- 1
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Moanataiari Mountain Bike Trails
- 1
- 5
- 3
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Thames Back Country Trails
- 1
- 1
Popular Thames Mountain Biking Trails
• 65 ★ 4.0 • 4,720 ft • 279 ft • 57 •
Moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction. On average it takes 10 minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 3.0 • 1,448 ft • 137 ft • 57 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used uphill primary. On average it takes 12 minutes to complete this trail.
• 90 ★ 4.0 • 447 ft • 7 ft • 50 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
• 90 ★ 5.0 • 1,911 ft • 31 ft • 49 •
Popular black diamond difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.
• 80 ★ 3.0 • 592 ft • 18 ft • 46 •
Popular black diamond difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
• 50 ★ 3.0 • 459 ft • 0 ft • 45 •
Moderately popular black diamond difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
• 45 ★ 0.0 • 556 ft • 53 ft • 41 •
Moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used uphill primary. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
• 65 ★ 0.0 • 511 ft • 50 ft • 33 •
Moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.
Photos of Thames Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budgie vs Mullet | May 26, 2026 @ 1:04pm (Pacific/Auckland) May 25, 2026 | Variable | jaket-b TMBC | ||
| The Darkness | May 26, 2026 @ 1:15pm (Pacific/Auckland) May 25, 2026 | Variable | jaket-b TMBC | ||
| Screeching Kākā | May 26, 2026 @ 1:14pm (Pacific/Auckland) May 25, 2026 | Variable | jaket-b TMBC | ||
| Kims Track | May 26, 2026 @ 1:12pm (Pacific/Auckland) May 25, 2026 | Variable | jaket-b TMBC | ||
| Easy Up | May 26, 2026 @ 1:05pm (Pacific/Auckland) May 25, 2026 | Variable | jaket-b TMBC | ||
| Short Hauler | Apr 21, 2026 @ 5:39pm (Pacific/Auckland) Apr 20, 2026 | Ideal | jaket-b TMBC | ||
| Pyper's Peak and Budgie vs Mullet Climb trail | Feb 18, 2026 @ 11:33am (Pacific/Auckland) Feb 17, 2026 | Ideal | NZGringo | ||
| Split Ens | Feb 18, 2026 @ 11:33am (Pacific/Auckland) Feb 17, 2026 | Ideal | NZGringo | ||
| Karaka Track | Apr 6, 2025 @ 11:49pm Apr 6, 2025 | Prevalent Mud | timotei99 | ||
| Waiotahi Track | Nov 2, 2024 @ 10:04am Nov 2, 2024 | Prevalent Mud | merlinznz |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| boblovesmtb123 | add | photo | activity #104170648 and 1 more | Sep 19, 2026 @ 4:23pm Sep 19, 2026 |
| jaket-b | vote | trail | activity #102253079 and 3 more | Aug 24, 2026 @ 2:21pm Aug 24, 2026 |
| Kateus | wishlist | region | activity #96280673 | Jun 5, 2026 @ 12:48am Jun 5, 2026 |
| relsmol | ridden | trail | activity #95666171 | May 27, 2026 @ 3:48pm May 27, 2026 |
| jaket-b | add | report | activity #95536650 and 4 more | May 25, 2026 @ 6:05pm May 25, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | Trail is in mint condition having beenfreshly... | Apr 12, 2025 @ 11:36pm Apr 12, 2025 | ||
| trail | Pretty hard trail to ride up, very narrow,... | Apr 6, 2025 @ 11:52pm Apr 6, 2025 | ||
| trail | Just to add to previous comments this trail is... | Apr 6, 2025 @ 11:47pm Apr 6, 2025 | ||
| trail | 23 August 2024. Wet and slippery but not... | Aug 23, 2024 @ 2:33am Aug 23, 2024 | ||
| trail | Super overgrown | Mar 30, 2024 @ 8:21pm Mar 30, 2024 |
Local Badges
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Epic Ride Climb 2k19 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge6 awarded -
Climbing 100k Badge1 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k20 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge6 awarded -
Descent 100k Badge1 awarded
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 39 | 49 miles | 7,480 ft | 18 miles | 2,470 ft | #3,261 | #55 | 57 | 84 | 2,374 | ||
| E-Bike | 23 | 39 miles | 4,042 ft | 13 miles | 1,762 ft | #3,313 | #52 | 60 | 491 | |||
| Gravel Bike | 10 | 28 miles | 951 ft | 8 miles | 1,913 ft | #1,848 | #50 | 6 | 26 | |||
| Adaptive Bike | 4 | 22 miles | 410 ft | 6 miles | 509 ft | #2,386 | #57 | 8 | ||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 2 | 21 miles | 561 ft | 6 miles | 594 ft | #1,564 | #40 | 8 | ||||
| Horse | 2 | 3 miles | 407 ft | 3,642 ft | 942 ft | 11 | ||||||
| Hike | 46 | 70 miles | 10,341 ft | 23 miles | 2,700 ft | #3,450 | #47 | 82 | 622 | |||
| Trail Running | 48 | 70 miles | 10,512 ft | 23 miles | 2,700 ft | #3,100 | #41 | 84 | 58 | |||
| Dirtbike/Moto | 2 | 3 miles | 407 ft | 3,642 ft | 942 ft | 11 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Thames?
Thames has 4 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Thames?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Thames are:
- St Johns Run (4.3/5)
- Happy Days (4.2/5)
- Fire Break - Cardio Killer (4.1/5)
- Waiotahi Track (4.1/5)
- Karaka Track (4.1/5)
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Where can I park to ride in Thames?
There are 8 parking locations listed in Thames. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
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What is the longest trail in Thames?
The longest trail in Thames is Hauraki Rail Trail- Thames to Paeroa at 20.5 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Thames?
The best hiking trails in Thames are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Thames?
The best trail running trails in Thames are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Thames?
Thames has a total of 49 trails. Of those, 39 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Thames to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Thames?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Thames is Fire Break - Cardio Killer with 989 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Thames?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Thames is Waiotahi Track with 1,769 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Thames?
Thames supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What bike services are there in Thames?
The following bike services are available in Thames:
- Trail Association (1)
- Bike Shop (1)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Thames?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Thames is Fire Dam Trail with an average grade of 13.4%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Thames?
Yes, there are 6 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Thames. Some popular viewpoints include:
- Waiomu Valley Tramping Track Viewpoint
- Billy Goat Landing
- Billy Goat Track Lookout
- Waiotahi Track Viewpoint
- Wentworth Falls Lookout
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Are the trails open in Thames?
The overall region status for Thames is Minor Issue / Yellow. Out of 24 trails:
- Clear / Green: 19
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 3
- Significant Issue / Amber: 2
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Can I ride an ebike in Thames?
Yes, Thames supports e-bike riding. There are 21 trails in Thames that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What is the highest summit in Thames?
The highest summit in Thames is Table Mountain at 2,720 ft elevation.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Thames?
The most popular Strava segments in Thames are:
- Budgie vs Mullet DH (127 athletes)
- Budgie Vs Mullet (124 athletes)
- Pyper's Peak - Hotoritori (102 athletes)
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Thames?
Yes, there are 4 accessible/adaptive trails in Thames. View all adaptive trails in Thames for specific accessibility information.
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Are there local clubs or events in Thames?
There are 1 local clubs or associations listed in the Thames directory. Browse the local directory for details.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Thames?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Thames are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Thames?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Thames are:
- Short Hauler (5/5)
- 100 Acre Wood Loop (4/5)
- Hauraki Rail Trail- Thames to Paeroa (3.5/5)
Activities
Trails
Points of Interest
- Billygoat Basin Campsite Camping
- Big Kauri Tree Sight
- Wainora Campsite Camping
- Kaitarakihi Summit
- Whangamata Track Lookout Viewpoint
- Wentworth Falls Lookout Viewpoint
- Whangamata Track Tunnel Other
- Wentworth Valley Campground Camping
- Waiotahi Track Viewpoint
- Billy Goat Track Lookout Viewpoint
- Table Mountain (2,720 ft)
- Kaitarakihi (2,707 ft)
- Maumaupaki (Camels Back) (2,598 ft)
- By ralley
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