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7.3 miles
Distance
2,049 ft
Climb
-2,021 ft
Descent
1,452 ft
High Point
27 ft
Altitude change
502 ft
Altitude min
502 ft
Altitude start
528 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-87.9%
Grade max
116.6%
Grade min
4 miles
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
4,373 ft
Distance flat
This loop follows the 4km Back Track (G2) from the bottom of Arapuke Bike park to the upper Scotts Road car park where there is a shelter and toilets. There is no potable water so bring plenty. From there you can take the Icebreaker (G2) trail to Arapuke Forest Road or skip Icebreaker and go around the car park on the Back Track side to ride the whole road up to the summit.
Be aware of and pull over for the shuttle on Arapuke Forest Road.
There is a shelter and a potable water barrel at the Summit hub. From there take Te Ara Kaikohi (G3) to Zig Zag road for a very short but steep gravel ride back to the Kahuterawa Stream bridge and the bottom car park.
Detailed Description
Arapuke Loop is a 7 mile popular intermediate route located near Palmerston North. This mountain bike primary route. This route includes 5 trails. This route climbs 2,049 ft with a max elevation of 1,452 ft then descends -2,021 ft.
Trail Issues on Route
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 1 trail (newest: Jan 16, 2026)
Stats
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Distance7 miles
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Altitude min502 ft
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Altitude start502 ft
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Altitude end528 ft
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Climb2,049 ft
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Descent-2,021 ft
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Grade0.1%
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Grade max-87.9%
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Grade min116.6%
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Distance climb4 miles
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Distance down3 miles
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Distance flat4,373 ft
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| 3 miles | |||||
| 4,272 ft | |||||
| 2,884 ft | |||||
| 3 miles |
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Foo Fighter and Mr Twister - Arapuke Forest [Ep#110]
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