Waikato River trail - Mangakino to Waipapa Mountain Bike Trail
Status
OPEN
Difficulty
Intermediate
Distance
15.4m
Elevation
457m
-359m
Description
This trail is part of the Waikato river trail network and links Lake Maraetai dam and Waipapa dam. Full of switch backs and forest, this unique trail offers a fantastic ride and beautiful views. A decent level of fitness and confidence on switchbacks is required; as there is approximately 600m of climbing on this trail.
Weather
Details
Condition
Ideal
E-bike access
Class 1
Dogs
Allowed
Physical rating
Hard
Grade
0.6% avg, -54.8% max
Altitude range
138m to 280m
Region
Waikato River TrailsLast updated
26 Mar 2026
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