Last Updated: 18th Jan 2025
Ngaruawahia Forest Loop
Submitted by Lynette McGaughran
Last Updated: 18th Jan 2025
Open
Grunt Factor: 15 ?
Gnarl Factor: 10 ?
10.9km
525m
515m
Last Updated: 18th Jan 2025
Submitted by Lynette McGaughran
Last Updated: 18th Jan 2025
Open
Grunt Factor: 15 ?
Gnarl Factor: 10 ?
10.9km
525m
515m
Front country - easily accessible
Loop
Undulating, some big hills
Plantation/exotic forest
Farm Road / 4WD Track
Moderate Single Track
Average Uphill Gradient: +9.6%
Average Downhill Gradient: -9.4%
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1:30
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From the gate at the trailhead run about 100m before turning left and enjoying a lovely downhill run. You will come to a ford which you cross and continue along the forestry road. At around 1km you will see some old buildings; turn right and continue along the road for a good 3ish km uphill slog.
At the top, the road appears to stop, but look ahead and you will see a short section of single track that crosses the slip. Take care here. On the other side, you will pick up the forestry road again.
Follow this for a lovely undulating but predominantly downhill run.
After around 5km you will reach the same old buildings. From here retrace your steps downhill, across the ford, and a final uphill sprint back to your car.
This run is on a forestry road in a planted pine forest.
None.
There is room to park a few cars at the trailhead
9 km
13 minutes
Unknown
No
Easy.
Generally good.
Whistle, First aid kit, Extra food for emergencies, Cellphone, Map
Expect to encounter wild goats. There are beehives adjacent to the track in two locations, take care and carry appropriate medications if allergic. Take care crossing the old slip at the top.
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A nice morning out in the forest. Note that the marked walking trail goes off to the right before the ford, and this loop includes going past explicit "Do not enter this area" signs :D
Also note that the single-track that bypasses the slip at the top is a bit overgrown with gorse at the entrance. It opens out pretty quickly and is non-perilous to get through.
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