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      A series of volunteer built single track, forestry tracks and 4x4 access roads (Mt Climie - one of the first downhill tracks)
      Primary Trail Type: All-Mountain & Downhill
      Parking google parking directions
      Access Info:
      Turn right off SH2 at Te Marua (at the dairy and before the golf course). Turn left on to Plateau Road. Drive to the end of Plateau Road and in to Tunnel Gully regional park. The best place to park is the top car park - keep driving until you can drive no more.
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      Region Status
      Open as of Sep 18, 2023
      Local Trail Association

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      35
      Trails Mountain Bike
      36
      Trails E-Bike
      10
      Trails Hike
      31
      Trails Trail Running
      31
      Total Distance
      34 miles
      Total Descent
      8,277 ft
      Total Vertical
      2,491 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      2,781 ft
      Reports
      400
      Photos
      134
      Ridden Counter
      5,900

      Photos of Tunnel Gully (Pakuratahi Forest) Mountain Bike

      6 |
      Aug 25, 2023 @ 8:15pm
      Aug 25, 2023
      trail: Bees 2 Bridge
      6 |
      Jun 28, 2023 @ 10:31pm
      Jun 28, 2023
      trail: Bees 2 Bridge
      9 |
      Jun 28, 2023 @ 10:31pm
      Jun 28, 2023
      trail: 250 East DH
      25 |
      Oct 22, 2022 @ 6:07pm
      Oct 22, 2022
      55 |
      Apr 18, 2022 @ 3:44am
      Apr 18, 2022
      trail: Taniwha
      34 |
      Nov 27, 2020 @ 4:47pm
      Nov 27, 2020
      trail: 2 Bee Line
      32 |
      Nov 27, 2020 @ 4:36pm
      Nov 27, 2020
      33 |
      Nov 27, 2020 @ 4:36pm
      Nov 27, 2020

      Videos of Tunnel Gully (Pakuratahi Forest) Mountain Bike

      youtuber FLOW K @ Tunnel Gully. Upper Hutt
      trail: Flow K
      2:21 | 76 | Mar 6, 2023 , Upper Hutt
      youtuber G Drop @ Tunnel Gully. Upper Hutt
      trail: G-Drop
      1:28 | 142 | Nov 8, 2022 , Upper Hutt
      youtuber Times Table @ Tunnel Gully. Upper Hutt
      2:22 | 80 | Oct 4, 2022 , Upper Hutt
      youtuber Half Flow @ Tunnel Gully. Upper Hutt
      2:10 | 185 | Jul 5, 2022 , Upper Hutt
      G-Drop | Tunnel Gully | Wellington, NZ | FAST...
      2:51 | 72 | Mar 30, 2022 , Upper Hutt
      G-Drop | Tunnel Gully | Wellington, NZ | FAST...
      trail: G-Drop
      2:51 | 91 | Mar 30, 2022 , Upper Hutt
      Times Tables | Tunnel Gully | Wellington, NZ |...
      4:16 | 69 | Mar 30, 2022 , Upper Hutt
      Times Tables | Tunnel Gully | Wellington, NZ |...
      4:16 | 92 | Mar 30, 2022 , Upper Hutt

      Current Trail Warnings

      statustraildateconditionuserinfo
      Lower Pig Track
      Sep 18, 2023 @ 11:20pm
      Sep 18, 2023
      Drymokosnappa Trees down - NtrailZ are aware

      Recent Trail Reports

      statustraildateconditioninfouser
      G-Drop Extension
      Sep 18, 2023 @ 11:34pm
      Sep 18, 2023
      Dry Trail has been checked and is good to go,...mokosnappa
      G-Drop
      Sep 18, 2023 @ 11:33pm
      Sep 18, 2023
      Dry Trail has been checked and is good to go,...mokosnappa
      Station Link
      Sep 18, 2023 @ 11:31pm
      Sep 18, 2023
      Dry Downed tree has been limbed, you can ride...mokosnappa
      Lower Times Tables
      Sep 18, 2023 @ 11:28pm
      Sep 18, 2023
      Dry Downed tree have been clearedmokosnappa
      Upper Times Tables
      Sep 18, 2023 @ 11:25pm
      Sep 18, 2023
      Dry Downed trees have been clearedmokosnappa
      Taniwha
      Aug 25, 2023 @ 3:29pm
      Aug 25, 2023
      WetWould not recommend this ride in winter. ...CharlieColly
      Bee Line
      Aug 25, 2023 @ 3:29pm
      Aug 25, 2023
      WetSlippery - makes braking interesting.CharlieColly
      Goat Rock
      Aug 12, 2023 @ 3:18am
      Aug 12, 2023
      WetSmall tree down across trail, can ride...BlairKjuYqJ
      Mt Climie
      Jul 17, 2023 @ 8:10pm
      Jul 17, 2023
      DryBlairKjuYqJ
      Station Link - Easy Up
      Jun 25, 2023 @ 4:39pm
      Jun 25, 2023
      IdealLots of pine needles and doesn't seem to...simon-ob MPS

      Activity Feed

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      mokosnappaaddreportLower Pig Track and 5 more
      Sep 18, 2023 @ 11:20pm
      Sep 18, 2023
      GlendwriddentrailRemutaka Rail Trail
      Sep 16, 2023 @ 8:48pm
      Sep 16, 2023
      josephgonzales01wishlisttrailRemutaka Rail Trail
      Sep 5, 2023 @ 3:08pm
      Sep 5, 2023
      Giddyup205wishlisttrailGoat Rock
      Aug 31, 2023 @ 6:24pm
      Aug 31, 2023
      CharlieCollyaddreportStation Link and 4 more
      Aug 25, 2023 @ 9:46pm
      Aug 25, 2023

      Recent Comments

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      Wookieetron5000reportBees 2 BridgeYou’ve never had the joy of riding it when...
      Feb 24, 2023 @ 7:17pm
      Feb 24, 2023
      deskpoptrailTaniwhaA solid blue trail and my overall favourite in...
      Aug 28, 2022 @ 5:36pm
      Aug 28, 2022
      broadleyresidencereportBees 2 BridgeIt’s always wet, it’s a good challenge.
      Jul 5, 2022 @ 1:00am
      Jul 5, 2022
      whynotnowtodaytrailUpper Times TablesMarked as intermediate level trail at trail...
      May 6, 2022 @ 8:24pm
      May 6, 2022
      Wookieetron5000reportBees 2 BridgeWet, and not in a good way
      Mar 30, 2022 @ 10:49pm
      Mar 30, 2022

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      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
      Mountain Bike3634 miles8,278 ft16 miles2,490 ft
      #1,223#50134400112,107
      E-Bike1013 miles2,769 ft7 miles912 ft
      #828#432711258
      Hike3133 miles7,910 ft16 miles2,490 ft
      #1,056#3236737
      Trail Running3133 miles7,910 ft16 miles2,490 ft
      #1,059#3236759
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