Remutaka Rail Trail Mountain Bike Trail
Status
OPEN
Difficulty
Easy
Distance
9.9m
Elevation
182m
-75m
Rating
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
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
26 Mar 2026
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