Kaweka Peaks Hike-a-Bike
Backcountry MTB trip through the high points of the Nth Kaweka
Mountain Biking Severe
- Distance
- 41 km
- Ascent
- 2.6 km
- Descent
- 2.6 km
- Duration
- 5-6 hrs
- Low Point
- 458 m
- High Point
- 1.7 km
- Gradient
- 20˚
This is a popular mountain biking route which is generally considered to be severe. It's very remote, it features high exposure and is typically done between December and March. From a low point of 458 m to the maximum altitude of 1.7 km, the route covers 41 km, 2584 vertical metres of ascent and 2571 vertical metres of descent.
Description
All day slog or overnighter with various hut options along the way.
Difficulty
Severe
Widely variable, narrow trail tread with steeper grades and unavoidable obstacles of 15in/38cm tall or less. Obstacles may include unavoidable bridges 24in/61cm wide or less, large rocks, gravel, difficult root sections, and more. Ideal for advanced-level riders.
High Exposure
Some trail sections have exposed ledges or steep ascents/descents where falling could cause serious injury.
Remoteness
Little chance of being seen or helped in case of an accident.
Best time to visit
Features
- Technical
- Hike a bike
- Picturesque
- Singletrack
- In the forest
- Drops
- Roots
- Rock Gardens