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7.9 miles
Distance
734 ft
Climb
-324 ft
Descent
01:38:00
Avg time
408 ft
Altitude change
683 ft
Altitude min
1,101 ft
Altitude max
691 ft
Altitude start
1,099 ft
Altitude end
1%
Grade
-19.3%
Grade max
18.7%
Grade min
5 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
4,760 ft
Distance flat
01:38:00
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Waitahu Valley Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Blacks Point
    Reefton
  • Difficulty Rating
    Access Trail or Doubletrack Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    XC, Gravel, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for Gravel Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge

A low gradient 4WD track up the river flats of the Waitahu Valley that is rough in places. Features of interest include the Clematis swing bridge and the Montgomerie Hut. Cross the Clematis swing bridge to find the track that links the Waitahu Valley to the Blacks Point/Murray Creek tracks.

Access Info

Start at Gannons Road end or head in via Murray Creek Track and the Devils Tail.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • Last: Jan 2, 2025
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Waitahu Valley Trail Reports

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Apr 28, 2023 @ 6:09am
Apr 28, 2023
 Major erosion 509m before clements bridge. 100m portage then track clear as far as creek below garvey creek mine. Last 2km or so below the hut are...
Nov 28, 2022 @ 2:06pm
Nov 28, 2022
 washouts through section clise to river.
Jan 3, 2018 @ 11:27pm
Jan 3, 2018
 Track washed out in parts had to cross Waitahu River in couple locations.
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        Directions to waitahu-valley trailhead (-42.078760, 171.906470)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Waitahu Valley

        ▼ Where is Waitahu Valley located?
        Waitahu Valley is located in Blacks Point, Reefton, New Zealand. It is part of the Blacks Point trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -42.07876, 171.90647.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Waitahu Valley?
        Waitahu Valley has 734 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 324 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 683 ft to 1,101 ft.
        ▼ Is Waitahu Valley a point to point trail?
        Waitahu Valley is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
        ▼ How long is Waitahu Valley?
        Waitahu Valley is 7.9 miles long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Waitahu Valley?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Waitahu Valley. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Waitahu Valley?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Waitahu Valley are:
        • November (2 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Waitahu Valley? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Waitahu Valley are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Waitahu Valley?
        The estimated time to ride Waitahu Valley is approximately 1 hour 38 minutes. The trail is 7.9 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
        ▼ How busy is Waitahu Valley?
        Waitahu Valley is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 7 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 6 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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