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Te Ahu a Turanga Western Trails - Gateway Road to Saddle Road Bridge

Te Ahu a Turanga Western Trails - Gateway Road to Saddle Road Bridge Mountain Bike Trail

Status

OPEN
Easy

Difficulty

Easy

Distance

2.1m

Elevation

175m
-199m

Description

Wide gravel paths with a bit of asphalt. Several stair sections but all have runnels (wheel channels for pushing your bike up/down) or ride-arounds. Mostly open with very little shade. Only one or two side tracks to access the Pohangina river. No access to the Manawatu River but great views. Carparks at both ends. Toilets at Te Aru a Turanga (Manawatu River) carpark.

Weather

Details

E-bike access

Class 1

Dogs

Allowed

Physical rating

Easy

Grade

-0.2% avg, -26.3% max

Last updated

26 Mar 2026

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