Manawatū-Whanganui · Mountain biking

Back Track

An out-and-back mountain bike trail in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand.

5.0 mi
round trip
2,910 ft
climb
Extreme
difficulty
Dirt
surface

Back Track is an out-and-back mountain bike trail in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand. It is 2.5 miles each way, 5.0 miles there and back. It runs between about 540 ft and 1,190 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,770 ft of climbing one way. It is rated mtb:scale 3: technical riding over blocky ground, drops and tight turns, for skilled riders. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Tokomaru, about 5.2 miles east of the start. Peaks within about 3 miles include Te Mata and Aruwaru. Fould's Falls and J White Falls are within about 3 miles. For camping, Kahuterawa Reserve and Camp Kilsby are within about 6 miles. There are 24 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. 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.

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