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1.9 miles
Distance
240 ft
Climb
-72 ft
Descent
00:07:51
Avg time
169 ft
Altitude change
260 ft
Altitude min
473 ft
Altitude max
260 ft
Altitude start
430 ft
Altitude end
1.7%
Grade
-17.3%
Grade max
11.2%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
2,146 ft
Distance down
1,719 ft
Distance flat
00:07:51
Avg time
Nikau Walk Access Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaMount Pirongia Forest Park
Pirongia -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity100 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 50 in E-Biking
- 95 in Trail Running
- 100 in Hiking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeGravel
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingEasy
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Family FriendlyYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Ride in RainYes
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Land OwnerDepartment of Consevation
The track starts from the Kaniwhaniwha car park. It passes through a recently planted area, then follows along the stream to a loop walk, lush with nikau palms and tree ferns.
There are opportunities for swimming and picnicking along the stream, and a picnic/campsite with toilets is a short distance off the track (this is accessible by wheelchair, but the loop track is not).
Access Info
These tracks are accessed from Limeworks Loop Road.
From Hamilton take SH23 to Whatawhata. Turn left onto Te Pahu Road after the bridge over the Waipa River. Limeworks Loop Road is about 10.6 km on the right.
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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(-37.920120, 175.081520)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Nikau Walk Access
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Where is Nikau Walk Access located?
Nikau Walk Access is located in Mount Pirongia Forest Park, Pirongia, New Zealand. It is part of the Mount Pirongia Forest Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -37.92012, 175.08152.
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How hard is Nikau Walk Access?
Nikau Walk Access is rated as White difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 1.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
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What is the elevation gain for Nikau Walk Access?
Nikau Walk Access has 240 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 72 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 260 ft to 473 ft.
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Is Nikau Walk Access a point to point trail?
Nikau Walk Access is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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