Yellow Brick Road Mountain Bike Trail
Status
OPEN
Difficulty
Intermediate
Distance
3.6 km
Elevation
137m
-55m
Rating
Description
Starts with a steady, zig-zag climb to avoid 8-Mile Gate Rd to get up Sandy Skid Rd to Pondy New.Takes you from Reservoir Rd to Sandy Skid. Yellow Brick Road was put in to keep bikes off 8 Mile Gate Rd and allows you to link easily with the sweet tracks outback.And what's more, it's a well-built track that holds up to all weather. The hill side is steep but the gradient and switch backs are so well-designed and constructed you can power up it.At the top it runs around the ridge line before a fast, short, steep descent to Sandy Skid and on up the road to Pondy New.New section of trail loops back to the start and connects with the end of Taura trail. New section is flowy and fun.
Weather
Details
Condition
Ideal
E-bike access
Class 1
Dogs
Allowed
Grade
2.3% avg, -13.8% max
Altitude range
1125m to 1234m
Region
Whakarewarewa ForestLast updated
26 Mar 2026
Links
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Trail features
Berm
Frequently asked questions
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