Remutaka Rail Trail Shared Use Trail

Status

OPEN

Difficulty

Easy

Distance

10 m

Elevation

182m
-75m

Rating

3.8 (15)

Description

Running from Kaitoke to Summit, the Remutaka Rail Trail links to Cross Creek in the Wairarapa. A gently graded 18 km walk or mountain bike ride, the Trail features restored railway bridges and historic tunnels (take a torch). Enjoy swimming and fishing in the nearby Pakuratahi River and picnic or camp in the pleasant surrounds of Ladle Bend and Summit. Toilets are located at the Kaitoke and Cross Creek entrances, at Summit and at the historic Cross Creek town site. This is a section of the Remutaka Cycle Trail and is managed by Greater Wellington Regional Council (Kaitoke to summit) and DOC (summit to Cross Creek)

Weather

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Details

Condition

Ideal

E-bike access

Class 1

Dogs

Allowed

Physical rating

Moderate

Grade

1.1% avg, -11.5% max

Altitude range

250m to 361m

Last updated

9 Apr 2026

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