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3.3 miles
Distance
13 ft
Climb
-59 ft
Descent
00:15:17
Avg time
-46 ft
Altitude change
361 ft
Altitude min
407 ft
Altitude max
407 ft
Altitude start
361 ft
Altitude end
-0.267%
Grade
-9.812%
Grade max
8.365%
Grade min
318 ft
Distance climb
1,454 ft
Distance down
3 miles
Distance flat
00:15:17
Avg time

Limestone West Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    The Tukituki Trail
    Waipukurau
  • Difficulty Rating
    White Rate
  • Local Popularity
    30 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 45 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #116613 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #80905 in E-Biking
    • #142797 in Trail Running
    • #137649 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Machine Groomed
  • Bike Type
    XC, RD, CX, Gravel, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Season
    All seasons
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Year Opened
    2016
  • Land Owner
    Rotary River pathway Trust

Easy Limestone path running from Waipukurau on true left of the Tukituki River.
Creates the loop via the swing bridge to limestone trail on true right of the Tukituki River.
Provides great rural views and experience looking at the seasonal farming activities.
Provides access from the Waipawa end to the Gum Tree farm Mtn Bike park via the swing bridge.

Access Info

Two start points
Waipawa side of the Waipukurau bridge by Higgins yard.
River end of Tapairu Road

Trail Supporters
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Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 8 rides
  • Last: Aug 28, 2026
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Jan 29, 2025 @ 12:41pm
Jan 29, 2025
 Not nearly as interesting to ride as the other side of the river
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Avg: 3.86 (2 votes)
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        1 Review & Comments

        Raetihiboy
        A wide two way limestone trail on top of the stop bank. Fast if riding with a prevailing wind from Waipukarau to Tapairu rd. Seems to be some issues with horses and motorbikes using this trail as I've uncounted both multiple times and have seen the damage to the trail from this.

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        Frequently Asked Questions

        ▼ Where is Limestone West located?
        Limestone West is located in The Tukituki Trail, Waipukurau, New Zealand. It is part of the The Tukituki Trail trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -39.98835, 176.55868.
        ▼ How hard is Limestone West?
        Limestone West is rated as White difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.267%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Limestone West?
        Limestone West has 13 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 59 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 361 ft to 407 ft.
        ▼ Is Limestone West a point to point trail?
        Limestone West is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is machine groomed.
        ▼ How long is Limestone West?
        Limestone West is 3.3 miles long. The trail type is machine groomed.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Limestone West?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Limestone West. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Limestone West?
        Limestone West is best visited during: All seasons.
        ▼ How do I access Limestone West? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Limestone West are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Limestone West?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 13 minutes to ride Limestone West. The trail is 3.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Limestone West?
        Limestone West is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 157 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 144 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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