Maraetai and Whitford forests offer some technical and challenging MTB tracks, these often have sections which are steep, off camber, slippery (especially when wet) and exposed to tree roots; caution is required. Jumps are spread throughout many tracks and vary in height, these should be attempted by experienced riders only as injury can result from poor landings. All jumps have a bypass to ride around them. (Caution signs are as yet to be installed).
If in doubt, stop and check it out!! Ride within your limits and have fun.
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Maraetai Forest Tracks
Access is via the gate at the end of Rewa Road in Maraetai, or alternatively past the ponds at the end of Okaroro Drive.
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Whitford Forest
WHITFORD FOREST CURRENTLY CLOSED BECAUSE OF LOGGING.
Access is via the top of the passing lane on Siberia hill, 600 Whitford Maraetai Rd at the gravel area. Ride up the road through the two sets of gates. Or alternately from the gate 1km up Waikopua Road.
Some of the tracks are tricky, or even unridable, during/after winter rains. All tracks run at their best in summer. Although they’re all rideable on an XC bike, you’ll get maximum enjoyment if you have a dropper post.
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