Manawatū-Whanganui · Mountain biking

Chewbacca

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

2.2 mi
round trip
919 ft
climb
Extreme
difficulty
Out and back
route

Chewbacca is an out-and-back mountain bike trail in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand. It is 1.1 miles each way, 2.2 miles there and back. It runs between about 560 ft and 1,400 ft above sea level, with roughly 170 ft of climbing one way. It is rated mtb:scale 4 or higher: very steep, technical terrain that only expert riders should attempt. The nearest town is Tokomaru, about 5.2 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.

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