Essential North Island Tour | Timber Trail day 1
Scenic riding through North Island forest
Mountain Biking Moderate
- Distance
- 38 km
- Ascent
- 811 m
- Descent
- 952 m
- Duration
- 3-4 hrs
- Low Point
- 443 m
- High Point
- 996 m
- Gradient
- 7˚
This is a popular mountain biking route which is generally considered to be moderate. It's remote, it features low exposure and is typically done all year round. From a low point of 443 m to the maximum altitude of 996 m, the route covers 38 km, 811 vertical metres of ascent and 952 vertical metres of descent.
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Description
Moderate climb through back country reaching an elevation of 997m ASL. Scenic single track mainly green with some blue trail.
Difficulty
Moderate
Mostly stable trail tread with some variability, with unavoidable obstacles 8in/20cm tall or less. Other obstacles such as rock gullies and steep sections may exist. Ideal for lower intermediate riders.
Low Exposure
The path is on completely flat land and potential injury is limited to falling over.
Remoteness
Away from help but easily accessed.
Best time to visit
Features
- Picturesque
- Singletrack
- In the forest