The Timber Trail - Central North Island, NZ

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The Timber Trail is a 85km journey through the Pureroa Forest in the Central North Island of New Zealand. This 2 day MTB ride is remote and traverses a number of interesting features including some of the longest swing bridges in NZ and various historic logging relics. There is over 1400m of ascent and 1765m of descent if riding from Pureroa to Ongarue. We stayed at the well appointed and efficiently run Timber Trail Lodge which is right on the track in a beautiful clearing around the half way mark. Those long downhills are super fun, especially on day 2.
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10 окт 2024

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@musicman53 Год назад

I did the ride a couple of years ago with two mates and my wife (with our car) as support crew/logistics manager. We stopped at the Timber Trail lodge, the whole two days was a total blast, and to be honest I'm still buzzing over it. That ride was part of our 16 day Tour Aotearoa jaunt from Kaiaua to Wellington, and was probably the best two days, although the rest of the trip was also amazing.👍

@newzealandrelaxinghikes Год назад

I am thinking about buying bike for such trails but too worried about crashing into another bikers. I assume people are biking such trails in both directions. I have seen some of them riding to die. How you manage to avoid collision with such crazy riders?

@JonHiclimb Год назад

It is two way, but most do it in the same direction. Don't remember passing anyone coming the other way. Most of the downhills are pretty straight and it didn't feel an issue at all for us. Go for it!

@newzealandrelaxinghikes Год назад

@@JonHiclimb Thanks for response and motivation! I always prefer loop or return to avoid solving any logistics issues. Definitely, will go one day!

@JonHiclimb Год назад

@@newzealandrelaxinghikes they also have great track transport, you park at one end and they do the rest (including your overnight bags if you want those taken to your accommodation), and you effectively ride back to your car.