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5,164 ft
Distance
212 ft
Climb
-120 ft
Descent
00:09:10
Avg time
92 ft
Altitude change
433 ft
Altitude min
558 ft
Altitude max
456 ft
Altitude start
548 ft
Altitude end
1.8%
Grade
-19.9%
Grade max
34.7%
Grade min
2,782 ft
Distance climb
1,371 ft
Distance down
978 ft
Distance flat
00:09:10
Avg time

Ara Hoki Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mangamahoe Mountain Bike Park
    New Plymouth
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
    • 55 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #62569 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #50306 in E-Biking
    • #120183 in Trail Running
    • #124454 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    New Plymouth District Council

It starts at the very northern end of the park off the main gravel road and heads back to the southwest through undulations and around trees. It eventually doubles back to head north and climbing up via switchbacks you come out almost opposite the entrance to Kahore Tau.

The trail was mainly digger built by TrailPro during early winter 2017. Their work in the park during this period was funded by grants from the TSB Community Trust and the New Zealand Community Trust.

Trail Supporters
  • Allan Ramage Brown
    since 2018
    Maintainer
  • past supporters

  • Trailpro
    2017
    Builder
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 19 rides
  • 21 miles avg distance
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  • 296 rides
  • Last: Sep 11, 2026
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Ara Hoki Trail Reports

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Jan 2, 2024 @ 7:07am
Jan 2, 2024
Mar 4, 2022 @ 11:52am
Mar 4, 2022
Feb 15, 2022 @ 2:11pm
Feb 15, 2022
 Bypassable tree on first section
Feb 3, 2022 @ 2:17pm
Feb 3, 2022
Jan 27, 2022 @ 11:52am
Jan 27, 2022
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on Jan 2, 2024
Ideal
Avg: 3.79 (4 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Ara Hoki located?
      Ara Hoki is located in Mangamahoe Mountain Bike Park, New Plymouth, New Zealand. It is part of the Mangamahoe Mountain Bike Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -39.11265, 174.13116.
      ▼ How hard is Ara Hoki?
      Ara Hoki is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Ara Hoki?
      Ara Hoki has 212 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 120 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 433 ft to 558 ft.
      ▼ Is Ara Hoki a point to point trail?
      Yes, Ara Hoki is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Ara Hoki?
      Ara Hoki is 5,164 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Ara Hoki?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Ara Hoki. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Ara Hoki? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Ara Hoki are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Ara Hoki?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 9 minutes to ride Ara Hoki. The trail is 5,164 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Ara Hoki?
      Ara Hoki is a very popular trail. There have been 2,980 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,964 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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