Arapuke Trails Trails - Manawatū Mountain Bike Club

Swamp Monster

Length 493m

Elevation Drop 12m

Swamp Monster is ideal for kids and beginner riders with nice berms and a gentle gradient.

Riff Raff

Grade 2

Length 600m

Riff Raff is a short uphill/downhill loop for all riders with an easy gradient on the way up and a steady descent on the way down.

Ice Breaker

Grade 2

Length 1.5km

Elevation Gain ~20m

A fairly flat trail that’s a brilliant intro to mountain biking or a great warm-up for those in the know.

Te Ara Kaikohi

Grade 3

Length 5km

Elevation Drop 280m

Full top-top-bottom descent from the top shelter to the bottom carpark. Starts with a flow section, ends in the native bush. Unique trail in epic terrain. With a few pinch climbs to keep you honest.

Karearea

Grade 3

Length 1,000m

Elevation Drop 150m

Named after the New Zealand falcons with whom we share the park, Karearea is a great Grade 3 trail: it's a tight and twisty hand-built single track with superb flow all the way down.

Mr Twister

Grade 3

Length 2,500m

Elevation Drop 220m

A flow trail for all riders with berms and swooping corners galore.

Back Track

Grade 3

Length 4.2km

Elevation Gain 200m

The old classic! A two way trail open to bikers and walkers.

Yeah Nah

Grade 3

Length 300m

Elevation Drop 30m

Thin single track following the Eastern Block Road down to join up to Check Point Charlie. Few small bits to get some air and a few logs to dodge along the way.

Pūpū Rahi

Grade 3

Length 1,200m

Elevation Gain 80m

This is a climbing trail off Back Track that goes up through native bush into the heart of the park.

Jack & the Beanstalk

Grade 3

Length 2,200m

Elevation Gain 125m

Jack and the Beanstalk is a meandering, well-graded uphill trail that offers great views back down Kahuterawa valley.

Foo Fighter

Grade 3

Length 950m

Elevation Drop 45m

Foo Fighter - mysterious flying objects A short but fun jumps trail mixed with all sorts of jumps, lumps and bumps.Everything on the trail is roll-able, there are no compulsory gaps or drops. However, like any jumps trail, if you pick up speed be prepared to catch some airtime! The important thing is to know how to land safely ;-)

About Time

Grade 3

Length 2,100m

Elevation Drop 80m

A predominantly downhill flowing trail with lots of berms and a smooth surface that's fun for all the family.

Checkpoint Charlie

Grade 3

Length TBC

Checkpoint Charlie is a mid level “catch” track that runs from the lower trail hub right across to Eastern Block on the far side of the park.

Raewyn’s Rampage

Grade 4

Length 955m

Elevation Gain 10m

Elevation Drop -76m

Graded an easy Grade 4, Raewyn's Rampage is perfectly positioned to elevate intermediate riders to the professional ranks.

Chili Beans

Grade 4

Length 493m

Elevation Drop 12m

This is a challenging climb, offering a narrower and steeper alternative to Jack and the Beanstalk. Faster or slower? We’re not sure!

Kahu

Grade 4

Length 1,300m

Elevation Drop 179m

Named after our native hawk, this series of janky corners will put a smile on your dial.

Rocky

Grade 4

Length 1500m

Elevation Drop 30m

Fun downhill tech trail with the odd wee climb to keep you on your toes. Some cool trail features scattered throughout, most of which are indeed a bit Rocky.

The Bends

Grade 4

Length 1,370m

Elevation Gain 150m

A steep and challenging climb up from the river into the heart of the park.

Decompression

Grade 4

Length 1,370m

Elevation Gain 15m

If The Bends is getting to you, you may need to Decompress. Take this trail for quick access to the Shuttle Pick-up.

Humpty Jumpty

Grade 4

Length 800m

Elevation Drop 100m

A classic flow/jumps trail with jumps, step-downs and a final drop. Watch for shark fins!

Rhythm & Vines

Grade 4

Length 1000m

Elevation Drop 100m

This trail started out life as a Grade 3 flow trail, but has evolved into a Grade 4 technical trail, particularly in the middle section. The middle section has a lot of exposed rock, narrow trail width and some edge exposure with drop offs to the left hand side.

Billy Goat

Grade 4

Length 400m

Elevation Gain 32m

A steep and technical uphill that winds up the valley below Rocky.

Siberian Express

Grade 4

Length 2,300m

Elevation Gain No Elevation Change

Loop trail from the summit of the park with some techy downhills and challenging uphills.

Jumping Jack

Grade 4

Length 800m

Elevation Drop 65m

A series of jumps, berms and drops that never lets up.

Ripper

Grade 5

Length 1,300m

Elevation Drop 150m

Big jumps make for big air or big squashes. Your choice.

Miss Fortune

Grade 5

Length 400m

Elevation Drop 53m

A narrow, hectic, and rough-around-the-edges trail that’ll keep you on your toes.

Chewbacca

Grade 5

Length 1,750m

Elevation Drop 270m

Make this non-stop series of drops, rolls and chutes your fierce and loyal companion.

Mind The Gap

Grade 5

Length 450m

Elevation Drop 40m

Mind The Gap is named after the infamous gap jump in the lower section of the trail. Leading up to the gap jump are several drops that will put your suspension to the test.

NewOldSkool (NOS)

Grade 5

Length 1,250m

Elevation Gain 13m

Elevation Drop 85m

An all-round good time for the modern age of bike and rider: technical sections with rock rolls, steep off-camber corners, and a few pinch climbs as extra spice.

Rambo

Grade 5

Length 150m

Elevation Drop 30m

A relentless series of steep rocky drops make this trail is an unstoppable force, like its namesake.

Kissing Rock

Grade 6

Length 835m

Elevation Drop 112m

A demanding technical trail. Bring your A-game. Even just to roll it.