Urban
Loop
Undulating, small hills only
Dog Friendly
Native bush
Riverside
Sealed Road
Easy Single Track
Moderate Single Track
Average Uphill Gradient: +4.8%
Average Downhill Gradient: -4.9%
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1:30
Slow
1:00
Moderate
0:45
Fast
This is the trail used in the Urban Trail Race, one of the 3 trail race series held around New Plymouth. The route follows the Te Henui walkway exploring both sides of the river through some beautiful bush with just a couple of road sections linking the trails together.
Beautiful spot in the heart of the city
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Lots of parking available along the beach front
3 km
7 minutes
Yes
No
Easy.
There are many little tracks in the area but all generally follow the river back towards the main walkway
Perfect throughout.
Whistle, First aid kit, Extra food for emergencies, Cellphone, Map
Water fountain at the kids playground across the bridge from the reserve.
Muddy is some areas after lots of rain
Paris Plage
East End Reserve
Only open through summer
Trail Legend
Fastest Known Times (FKTs)
You and NP Urban Trail Run
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Good Fun run... especially for a central city run it is excellent.Note that as at March 2020; the River Trail as you head back to the beach (the left side of the river facing the sea) is closed for repairs from Cumberland to near the Cemetary. Your alternatives are to retrace your steps down the right or take a variety of temporary trails and streets. I have a GPX of that route if required - message me for it.
March 4, 2020
A fun urban trail run with a mixture of different terrain and scenery. Well worth doing.
January 6, 2020
These overlap with this trail to some degree. You may wish to combine them but please note that to qualify for FKTs on these runs you should record a separate activity for each.