Last Updated: 20th May 2024
Arapuni Swing Bridge to Jones Landing
Last Updated: 20th May 2024
Open
Grunt Factor: 13 ?
Gnarl Factor: 30 ?
10.0km
320m
306m
191m
Last Updated: 20th May 2024
Last Updated: 20th May 2024
Open
Grunt Factor: 13 ?
Gnarl Factor: 30 ?
10.0km
320m
306m
191m
Urban fringe
Out and Back
Undulating, small hills only
Native bush
Riverside
Sealed Road
Easy Single Track
Moderate Single Track
Average Uphill Gradient: +7.4%
Average Downhill Gradient: -7.4%
Login as a VIP to see the trailhead information.
1:30
Slow
1:10
Moderate
0:50
Fast
Starting at the toilets near the Swingbridge you want to turn on the left hand trail just before the Swingbridge (you can detour onto the swing bridge on the way back)
You will be treated with lovely undulating trail under old pines. At 1.6km you will cross the main road at the dam, look out for trucks and cars! Just across the road there is a bit of gravel parking area, which is where the trail begins again. The trail follows the Waikato River and has lots of wee ups and downs, really picturesque and pretty. You will come to your longest climb - the 5 min detour up to the lookout is highly recommended. Youll then make your way down the hill to Jones Landing camping ground.
Return the same way.
Hydro Dam, high bluffs
If you know of any public toilets near the trail start or on the route, please login and then let us know so we can update this section.
Follow the signs that direct you to park
14 km
14 minutes
No
No
Easy.
Track is very easy to follow, follow the blue Waikato river trail markers.
Patchy.
Long-sleeved thermal top, Windproof jacket, Whistle, First aid kit, Extra food for emergencies, Cellphone, Map
Take your own drinking water
Muddy after rain. Lookout out can be cold if exposed to wind
Mountain bikers
Rubarb Cafe
Arapuni road
They have yummy food and coffee
Trail Legend
Fastest Known Times (FKTs)
You and Arapuni Swing Bridge to Jones Landing
As a VIP member you can record private notes for this trail, see all of your times and more.
Already have an account? Login now
A favourite trail to incorporate in training plans for Trail events. Handy to Hamilton and has a good variety of terrain especially for events that are going to be held on mountain bike trails. Can be busy with cyclists. A must to complete the detour to the lookout to view Jones Landing and the Waikato countryside , and to cross the swing bridge. .
April 18, 2021
This will be my new favourite local I think! I really liked it. My favourite part of the Waikato River Trail so far. A few nice little switch backs to get your heart rate up. Enough varying terrain and things to look at to keep it interesting but fairly easy so you can relax and enjoy yourself.
March 20, 2021
Really nice to run over such easy trains mostly in bush, and breaking into view ar times the river and the bluffs around it. A couple of steep pieces to keep it interesting!
November 29, 2020
Nice trot along cycle trails. The view from Lookout is very much worth the detour. The swing bridge isn't part of the run so definitely take the time to walk across it when you've finished. Thanks for sharing Linda.
February 6, 2020
Send to your phone
Scan the below QR code to open this trail on your phone.
Tip: position the QR code in your phone camera screen.
