Back Track Details
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Riding AreaArapuke Forest
Palmerston North -
Difficulty Rating
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Trail TypeDoubletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC, Fat
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Trail UsageMulti-use
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular direction shown
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingEasy
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Family FriendlyYes
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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TTFs on TrailBridge
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Global Ranking#33092 in Mountain Biking
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Local Popularity65 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 15 in E-Biking
- 5 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
The old classic A two way trail open to bikers and walkers only, be aware of oncoming bikers and particularly in Summer, there are lots of walkers passing through as it is part of the Te Araroa National Walkway.
This is the main access trail for the park leading you up to Pūpū Rahi around 900m from the start.
The trail is a nice uphill climb to the Scotts Rd carpark, the surface is rocky and there are 4 creek crossings on the way up which can make your feet wet if there has been a lot of rain. The first part climbs through a gully of native bush before opening out above farmland which gives a nice view back to where you started, this is a good spot to take a breather on the seat kindly provided by the PN City Council. The second half of the track sidles around the hill steadily gaining elevation. This part of the track has a fun short downhill section before the last climb to the top. Back track is only open to bikers and walkers but it is occasionally used by farm and council vehicles.
Backtrack is an old paper road that is part of the Te Araroa Walkway which has reverted back to a nice natural 4wd drive road climb through native bush.
Access Info
Accessed by veering right after crossing black bridge at the end of Kahuterawa Rd.
Local Trail Association
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Manawatu Mountain Bike Club
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More Stats for Back Track bike trail
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Altitude change625 ft
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Altitude min508 ft
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Altitude max1,189 ft
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Altitude start513 ft
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Altitude end1,138 ft
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Grade4.48%
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Grade max-67.393%
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Grade min67.089%
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Distance climb2 miles
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Distance down1 miles
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Distance flat439 ft
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Avg time00:24:18
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Avg reverse time00:09:57
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Past Week
- 4 rides
- 13 miles avg distance
6 Months
- 76 rides
- 19 miles avg distance
All
- 370 rides
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