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4.3 miles
Distance
992 ft
Climb
-1,506 ft
Descent
01:06:26
Avg time
-514 ft
Altitude change
1,894 ft
Altitude min
2,668 ft
Altitude max
2,408 ft
Altitude start
1,894 ft
Altitude end
-2.273%
Grade
-69.884%
Grade max
48.634%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
1,275 ft
Distance flat
01:06:26
Avg time

The Rameka Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Canaan Downs
    Takaka
  • Difficulty Rating
    Advanced Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 45 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #28091 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #101009 in Trail Running
    • #117744 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
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  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Garden
  • Land Owner
    Department of Conservation

A narrow, rooty, pedally, native forest singletrack with creek crossings that winds its way down toward Takaka. The first 5km of track rolls gently downhill with some pedalling required through rock garden sections and a few mostly rideable creek crossings. The last 1km of track loses elevation much more quickly.

Links on to the Pack Track, Great Expectations and The Klicks. Well worth making a day out of it.

Access Info

At the top of Takaka hill, turn onto Canaan road and continue to the carpark at the end. Turn right and ride up the 4wd track and left onto the Rameka track.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 19 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Jun 14, 2026
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The Rameka Trail Reports

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Apr 26, 2026 @ 9:20pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Apr 26, 2026
 tree across track
Dec 26, 2024 @ 3:08pm
Dec 26, 2024
Sep 6, 2024 @ 10:01am
Sep 6, 2024
 Very rocky and tree roots galore. Not for faint hearted. Large tree across the track still. Good ride.
May 31, 2024 @ 5:20pm
May 31, 2024
 Excellent riding conditions.
Jan 3, 2024 @ 3:42am
Jan 3, 2024
 large tree across the track 1.9km from the Harwood hole carpark Mostly dry trail surface, small puddles and areas of soft dirt.
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        Directions to the-rameka trailhead (-40.942890, 172.891570)

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        Nov 13, 2016 @ 9:41pm
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        May 31, 2024 @ 11:12pm
        May 31, 2024

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        Native NZ forest and an epic ride on the...
        36:09 | 426 | Feb 14, 2023 , Takaka
        Rameka Trail, Canaan Downs, Takaka, NZ
        2:59 | 1214 | Aug 14, 2018 , Takaka
        Ride the Rameka
        16:33 | 1490 | May 6, 2018 , Takaka

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        Frequently Asked Questions About The Rameka

        ▼ Where is The Rameka located?
        The Rameka is located in Canaan Downs, Takaka, New Zealand. It is part of the Canaan Downs trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -40.94289, 172.89157.
        ▼ How hard is The Rameka?
        The Rameka is rated as Advanced difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.273%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for The Rameka?
        The Rameka has 992 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 1,506 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,894 ft to 2,668 ft.
        ▼ Is The Rameka a point to point trail?
        The Rameka is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.

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