Waikato · Mountain biking

Home & Away

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

1.7 mi
round trip
726 ft
climb
Difficult
difficulty
Dirt
surface

Home & Away is an out-and-back mountain bike trail in Waikato, New Zealand. It is 0.8 miles each way, 1.7 miles there and back. It runs between about 780 ft and 950 ft above sea level, with roughly 440 ft of climbing one way. It is rated mtb:scale 2: larger roots and rocks, steps and steeper pitches, for confident riders. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Pirongia, about 2.3 miles west of the start. Peaks within about 3 miles include Pukehoua, Wharauroa and Mahaukura. For camping, Pahautea Hut Campsite is within about 6 miles. There are 21 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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