more stats
1.5 miles
Distance
247 ft
Climb
-152 ft
Descent
00:16:36
Avg time
96 ft
Altitude change
1,227 ft
Altitude min
1,456 ft
Altitude max
1,227 ft
Altitude start
1,322 ft
Altitude end
1.2%
Grade
-17.8%
Grade max
19.6%
Grade min
3,560 ft
Distance climb
2,392 ft
Distance down
1,670 ft
Distance flat
00:16:36
Avg time

Arapuke Rd Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat, Adaptive MTB, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

Main gravel road to the top of the park

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Local Trail Association

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  • 4 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 75 rides
  • Last: Oct 10, 2026
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Arapuke Rd Trail Reports

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on Jan 3, 2023
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      Directions to arapuke-rd trailhead (-40.480880, 175.601540)

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Arapuke Rd located?
      Arapuke Rd is located in Palmerston North, New Zealand. It is part of the Palmerston North trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -40.48088, 175.60154.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Arapuke Rd?
      Arapuke Rd has 247 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 152 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,227 ft to 1,456 ft.
      ▼ Is Arapuke Rd a point to point trail?
      Arapuke Rd is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ How long is Arapuke Rd?
      Arapuke Rd is 1.5 miles long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Arapuke Rd?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Arapuke Rd. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Arapuke Rd? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Arapuke Rd are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Arapuke Rd?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 17 minutes to ride Arapuke Rd. The trail is 1.5 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Arapuke Rd?
      Arapuke Rd is a very popular trail. There have been 801 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 762 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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