Upper Leaping Lizard Mountain Bike Trail

Originally built in 2003 by Makara Peak Supporters, an extension was funded by WCC and built by TGL in 2018 which links the summit to Aratihi and then onwards to the south west corner of the park.The new section is a machine built flow trail with berms, rollers and table tops to keep riders of all abilities interested. The top section of trail crosses a short bridge over the top of the A2Z trench before winding it's way down the hill to meet the original Upper Leaping Lizard trail. Located on the north side of the peak, expect to be battered and blown around in a strong northerly.The original trail is a bit narrower, with a rockier surface and is a touch more technical. Surfacing and drainage work was completed by TGL in late 2018, plus a bypass of a particularly steep section of the trail was built.