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Level: Intermediate
Length: 18 mi (29 km)
Surface: Doubletrack
Configuration: Out & Back
Elevation: +197/ -520 ft
Total: 9 riders
Mountain Biking Rimutaka Rail Trail
#2 of 40 mountain bike trails in New Zealand
A relatively gentle climb up an old rail line (now graveled) through a beautiful valley with the high point being the pitch-black tunnels you go through. (Take a torch/head lamp).
Its not going to technically challenge anyone but its an enjoyable ride.
First added by olimoo on May 27, 2014. Last updated Apr 28, 2020. → add an update
Before you go
- Drinking water: unknown
- Lift service: unknown
- Night riding: unknown
- Pump track: unknown
- Restrooms: unknown
- Fat bike grooming: unknown
- E-bikes allowed: unknown
- Fee required: unknown
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Turn off SH2, 9km north of Upper Hutt. The carpark is 1km along a metal road. Or you can enter the Wairarapa end of the Rail Trail via Cross Creek Road (off Western Lake Road). Pedestrian and cycling access only beyond the carpark.
For more information these two sites are good places to start...
https://www.nzcycletrail.com/trails/rimutaka-cycle-trail/
https://www.wellingtonnz.com/discover/sights-activities/remutaka-cycle-trail/
| ThankJust an easy peddle throuigh a beautiful valley, out and back, but worth it if you're in the mood for a ride without any real challenge (unless you're afraid of the dark).
I tried to ride the summit tunnel without any light, and its totally disorientating in a cool kind of way.
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