48.5 miles
Distance
4,632 ft
Climb
-5,790 ft
Descent
3,275 ft
High Point
-1,158 ft
Altitude change
642 ft
Altitude min
1,831 ft
Altitude start
673 ft
Altitude end
-0.5%
Grade
-41.1%
Grade max
50.3%
Grade min
19 miles
Distance climb
24 miles
Distance down
6 miles
Distance flat

From Pureora village, this trail heads south through four ecologically significant areas, passing 800 year old trees, a bush tramway and historic timber milling sites along the way. It has some of NZ's highest and longest suspension bridges, a tunnel at the Ongarue Spiral and interesting interpretation panels along the trail.

The trail is 85km long and made up by: 40% old bush tramlines, 35% new single track, and 25% new and old logging roads. Can be done by the fit over one day, or for a more leisurely trip, two days staying at a camp site or booking accommodation at the Timber Trail Lodge, Camp Epic (Glamping) or Blackfern Lodge - see main link below for full accommodation and shuttle options

The trail is marked with blue and orange directional markers showing kilometre sections of the trail. The numbers are identical regardless of the direction you’re riding. Trail brochures, including maps, may be obtained online or from DOC offices nationwide.

Best ridden in the Pureora to Ongarue direction as this is mostly downhill.


See the official website for more info: https://www.timbertrail.nz/

Also see the NZ Cycle Trail website: http://www.nzcycletrail.com/timber-trail

source: The Timber Trail Website
Detailed Description
The Timber Trail is a highly rated 48 mile popular intermediate route located near Manawatu-Whanganui. This mountain bike primary route can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route climbs 4,632 ft with a max elevation of 3,275 ft then descends -5,790 ft.

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  • Distance
    48 miles
  • Avg time
    7 hr 6 min
  • Altitude change
    -1,158 ft
  • Altitude min
    642 ft
  • Altitude start
    1,831 ft
  • Altitude end
    673 ft
  • Climb
    4,632 ft
  • Descent
    -5,790 ft
  • Grade
    -0.5%
  • Grade max
    -41.1%
  • Grade min
    50.3%
  • Distance climb
    19 miles
  • Distance down
    24 miles
  • Distance flat
    6 miles

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  • Riding area
    Manawatu-Whanganui
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
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  • Difficulty rating
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  • Route Type
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  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical rating
    Moderate
  • Ridelogs
    41
Avg: 4.25 (8 votes)
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