Missing Link Mountain Bike Trail
Status
OPEN
Difficulty
Advanced
Distance
1.6m
Elevation
78m
-90m
Rating
Description
Old school singletrack that was one of the first built in the park by Makara Peak volunteers in 1998/1999.It used to be the main singletrack route to the summit before Upswing was built. Is now largely left alone to age gracefully. Expect it to be narrow, rocky, pinch climbs, off camber and plenty of Makara rock.Missing Link links the lower tracks to Aratihi, Leaping Lizard, Possum Track and Nikau Valley. It is narrow and has some nasty drop offs to be wary of. Most importantly Missing Link is a TWO WAY track so be careful on blind corners and ride like there is a walker / rider / elephant just around the corner.
Weather
Details
Condition
Ideal
E-bike access
Class 1
Dogs
Allowed
Physical rating
Moderate
Grade
-0.7% avg, -35.4% max
Altitude range
212m to 250m
Last updated
26 Mar 2026
Links
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Trail features
Bridge
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