After the logging, these are the following tracks that are open and running well. WCCT Wild Turkey Mad Cow (up track from Wild Turkey) Breadheads Bullet Train Get a Perm (up track from WCCT) Charging Pig (one exit from WCCT) Postie Run Waikopua XC/Grim Raker Waikopua DH Milk Run Abyss…
Just to remind you that the forest is open both weekdays and weekends at the moment. Please note: Entry is from either Waikopua Rd or at the end of Ara-Kotinga in the Solway subdivision. (A new entrance on the main road is being constructed. Please do not enter this way).…
Have you entered the Auckland Enduro Series this year, well if you haven’t you should. Its the first of it’s kind in Auckland and those who race or have always wanted to enter a race should be getting behind this series and entering. The first race starts next week (17…
The Maraetai block still has some logging to go and thus remains closed. It will open around March. Most of the tracks are intact but there will be a lot of maintenance to clear growth and new entrances and exits to be built for some of the tracks. We will…
Forestry are working at the entrance of Waikopua Road this week so entering the forest via this entrance is off limits. Please obey this, there is a perfectly good entrance at the other end of the forest that can be used. On another note, I don’t really like being grumpy…
Entries to AES 2019 are now open, we are please to announce we will be partnering with Atom Timing. Lets get it on! Click on the link below for more information Auckland Enduro Series 2019
Heads Up! Spraying happening in Whitford forest this Sunday 16th December. KEEP OUT FOREST CLOSED.
Hi Everyone Just a heads up that forestry management are aiming to release spray in the Te Maraunga block(Whitford) prior to Xmas – they will endeavour to give us as much notice as possible. From Forestry Management below: “Also a reminder to all members not to go past Ross Rd…
CONDITIONS ARE PERFECT for Track building!!! All this rain means the ground is nice and soft, perfect for a track building working bee. Last one of the year, let’s make it a goodie! This Sunday. 9am. Meet at Archery club or new Milk Run trail which comes off Postie Run.…
Centuries from now archeologists will discover the Maraetai dirt jumps and conclude they were a religious site for an ancient civilisation- won’t be far wrong. A hand built monument to teenage dreams
FOREST UPDATE. Forest still closed I’m afraid. Prior to the closure it was noticeable how busy it was getting and this Covid 19 thing has made us realise the importance of avoiding overcrowding. So at a recent videoconference PCBC committee meeting it was decided that when we re-open the Maraetai trails will be restricted to EBIKE riders only . Non E-bike riders will be able to ride Whitford once that reopens. Safety is our priority.
Hi, Forest Management has informed us that the forest is closed during the Alert 4 period. Sorry, we tried!
