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        This was the venue for the National Secondary Schools MTB Champs up until 2012?
        Trails are clay based and very slippery when wet. These trails are really enjoyable but sadly it doesn't look as if Levin MTB Club are doing much as far as maintenance and building new trails?

        Thoroughly recommended to check out if you are heading past on travels
        Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
        Land Status: City Managed
        Kohitere Forest Car Park google parking directions
        Access Info:
        30 Denton Road, Levin
        Activities Click to view
        Region Details
        • 2
        • 4
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        Region Status
        Caution as of May 3, 2026

        Stats

        Avg Trail Rating
        Trails (view details)
        10
        Trails Mountain Bike
        10
        Trails E-Bike
        3
        Trails Hike
        6
        Trails Trail Running
        6
        Total Distance
        10 miles
        Total Descent
        4,346 ft
        Total Vertical
        973 ft
        Highest Trailhead
        1,242 ft
        Reports
        77
        Photos
        37
        Ridden Counter
        471

        Popular Kohitere Forest Mountain Biking Trails

        100 4.9 1 mile 35 ft 96
        Follows next to the trig four wheel drive, fast decent
        85 4.5 1 mile 951 ft 74
        Singletrack climb that takes you up to the top of the trig 4x4 trail, from there the trails are undulating to the awesome Gardiner trail or turn straight down the hill on the trail
        65 4.0 1 mile 280 ft 51
        Moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used uphill primary and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 280 ft blue climb. On average it takes 12 minutes to complete this trail.
        55 5.0 3,465 ft 20 ft 44
        Moderately popular green difficulty dirt/gravel road. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 8 minutes to complete this trail.
        95 5.0 3,540 ft 0 ft 42
        The is a fast and techy double black diamond trail packed with features. Best ridden in dry conditions, there are multiple steep chutes, gap jumps, drops, a rock garden, etc. Its a good idea to check out some of the bigger jumps before...
        75 4.0 4,375 ft 211 ft 34
        Takes you across the middle skipping out the top trig climb over to . Un names so came up with this. out in the open as it has been logged a few years a go
        5 3.8 2 miles 46 ft 30
        Awesome fun downhill, steep, fast, jumpy
        45 5.0 1,522 ft 3 ft 6
        Moderately popular advanced difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only. Adaptive MTB rating: amtb blue. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.

        Recent Ride Log Activity in Region

        Today
        • 0 rides
        Yesterday
        • 0 rides
        Past Week
        • 1 rides

        Photos of Kohitere Forest Mountain Bike

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        Apr 23, 2021 @ 2:29pm
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        Mar 18, 2021 @ 10:30am
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        Mar 18, 2021 @ 10:29am
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        Oct 2, 2020 @ 8:51pm
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        61 |
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        54 |
        Oct 2, 2020 @ 8:50pm
        Oct 2, 2020

        Videos of Kohitere Forest Mountain Bike

        trail: DH Track
        0:05 | 260 | Jan 1, 2022
        trail: DH Track
        0:25 | 131 | Jan 1, 2022
        trail: DH Track
        0:04 | 66 | Jan 1, 2022
        Gravitahi DH 2014
        trail: DH Track
        3:28 | 1843 | May 25, 2014
        King of the Hill
        trail: DH Track
        3:30 | 938 | Mar 24, 2014
        go pro run down local dh track
        trail: DH Track
        2:12 | 573 | Sep 4, 2011
        Bryn Riding Levin
        trail: DH Track
        2:57 | 1550 | Jan 30, 2011
        A day at Matamata Dh Track with the local boys
        trail: DH Track
        5:13 | 545 | Nov 2, 2009

        Recent Trail Reports

        statustraildateconditioninfouser
        Edge
        Feb 22, 2026 @ 4:32pm (Pacific/Auckland)
        Feb 21, 2026
        DryE-Bike West main trail/road from parking lot to...cdine
        Kurts Track
        Jan 6, 2026 @ 11:45am (Pacific/Auckland)
        Jan 5, 2026
        DryTrack is finally open , good climb in the...Jaket30X3u
        Back track
        May 19, 2024 @ 2:52pm
        May 19, 2024
        WetDry up top, running good aside from a...newbermuda
        Fern
        May 19, 2024 @ 2:51pm
        May 19, 2024
        WetSuper wet and rutted. Slide it dont ride itnewbermuda
        Top 4x4
        Jan 10, 2022 @ 6:06pm
        Jan 10, 2022
        UnknownMarkneilson
        Double Dipper
        Jul 2, 2021 @ 11:22pm
        Jul 2, 2021
        Variable Major slip on branch road between dip 1 and 2Farmzy
        Lower Top Track
        Oct 21, 2018 @ 7:26pm
        Oct 21, 2018
        VariableFun little trackDocNZ

        Activity Feed

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        xCosterwishlistregionactivity #95288525
        May 22, 2026 @ 9:06pm
        May 22, 2026
        cdineaddreportactivity #89335242
        Feb 22, 2026 @ 1:53am
        Feb 22, 2026
        Jaket30X3uaddreportactivity #86877788
        Jan 8, 2026 @ 6:20pm
        Jan 8, 2026
        SeanBurkhaltercommenttrailactivity #85708877
        Dec 18, 2025 @ 12:50pm
        Dec 18, 2025
        MarkcMtgHcommenttrailactivity #69167739
        Apr 7, 2025 @ 12:15am
        Apr 7, 2025

        Recent Comments

        usernametypetitlecommentdate
        SeanBurkhaltertrailDH TrackDo the trails still run because I heard that...
        Dec 18, 2025 @ 12:50pm
        Dec 18, 2025
        MarkcMtgHtrailEdgeHill has been logged. From what I could see on...
        Apr 7, 2025 @ 12:15am
        Apr 7, 2025
        JulianJOHTYHtrailKurts TrackForest is closed until April 2025. Not sure...
        Jan 19, 2025 @ 5:58pm
        Jan 19, 2025
        Peg75trailGardenerI couldn't find the top section due to new...
        Sep 7, 2023 @ 11:59pm
        Sep 7, 2023
        AmonJ0XXpPtrailEdgeRunning nicely in interesting bottom third....
        Apr 3, 2021 @ 1:37am
        Apr 3, 2021

        Nearby Areas

        namedistance
        Mt Thompson 29.4 km
        Foxton MTB Trails 413.4 km
        Foxton Beach MTB Trails14.7 km
        Tararua Forest Park18.1 km
        Arapuke Forest 4 11 7 118.8 km

        Activity Type Stats

        activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
        Mountain Bike1010 miles4,347 ft6 miles974 ft
        #4,109#903777787
        E-Bike32 miles1,503 ft2 miles784 ft
        3823
        Hike67 miles2,336 ft4 miles938 ft
        #10,329#2035647
        Trail Running67 miles2,336 ft4 miles938 ft
        #9,465#1845624

        Frequently Asked Questions About Kohitere Forest

        What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Kohitere Forest?
        The highest rated mountain biking trails in Kohitere Forest are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by rating.
        What is the best time of the year to ride in Kohitere Forest?
        Based on ride log data, the most popular months to ride in Kohitere Forest are:
        • April (13 activities)
        • October (8 activities)
        • November (7 activities)
        Check the Kohitere Forest reports page for current trail conditions, recent trail reports, and seasonal information from the local community.
        Where can I park to ride in Kohitere Forest?
        There are 1 parking locations listed in Kohitere Forest. The most popular parking spots are:
        What is the longest trail in Kohitere Forest?
        The longest trail in Kohitere Forest is Gardener at 1.6 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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