Checkpoint Charlie

Checkpoint Charlie is an out-and-back mountain bike trail in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand. It is 0.7 miles each way, 1.5 miles there and back. It runs between about 1,130 ft and 1,300 ft above sea level, with roughly 370 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 5.1 miles east of the start. Peaks within about 3 miles include Te Mata, Aruwaru and Pukenaenae. 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.