Harataonga Loop Track

Harataonga Loop Track is an out-and-back mountain bike trail in Auckland, New Zealand, inside Harataonga Recreation Reserve. It is 0.9 miles each way, 1.8 miles there and back. It runs between about 20 ft and 270 ft above sea level, with roughly 130 ft of climbing one way. It is rated mtb:scale 4 or higher: very steep, technical terrain that only expert riders should attempt. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Ōkiwi, about 4.5 miles east of the start. Peaks within about 3 miles include Whangawāhia, Komahunga and Whangapoua. Awana Waterfall is within about 3 miles. For camping, Harataonga Campsite and Awana Beach Campsite are within about 6 miles. Distances, elevations and the trail shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trail access for bikes, closures and conditions change, so check locally before you ride.