Last Updated: 1st Jul 2025
Waihi Beach Trig and Forest Loop
Waihi Beach Trig trail and Forest Loop Trail
Submitted by Stephen Steddy
Last Updated: 1st Jul 2025
Open
Grunt Factor: 10 ?
Gnarl Factor: 16 ?
6.6km
335m
335m
Last Updated: 1st Jul 2025
Waihi Beach Trig trail and Forest Loop Trail
Submitted by Stephen Steddy
Last Updated: 1st Jul 2025
Open
Grunt Factor: 10 ?
Gnarl Factor: 16 ?
6.6km
335m
335m
Front country - easily accessible
Loop
Undulating, some big hills
Dog Friendly
Native bush
Plantation/exotic forest
Open ridges/tops
Farm Road / 4WD Track
Easy Single Track
Average Uphill Gradient: +10.0%
Average Downhill Gradient: -10.1%
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1:20
Slow
1:00
Moderate
0:40
Fast
The Trig Trail Forest Loop is a versatile and scenic trail that can be enjoyed in either a clockwise or anticlockwise direction. This well-maintained gravel track offers a mix of challenges and rewards, including 235 stairs near the start of the clockwise route.
If you choose the clockwise direction, you'll finish with a fun zig-zag descent, making it a memorable and enjoyable loop for trail runners and hikers alike.
The trail has several lookouts along the way with extensive views over Waihi Beach settlement to Mount Maunganui (Mauao) in the distance.
Public toilets and water drinking fountain are available.
Plenty of parking at Old Water Reservoir Reserve car park, accessed off Beach Road at the surf club end: drive up Pacific Road, go left at the top.
2 km
4 minutes
Yes
No
Easy.
The route is well sign posted and an easy trail to follow.
Generally good.
Whistle, First aid kit, Extra food for emergencies, Cellphone
Drinking fountain at car park.
Salt Cafe
Next to Waihi Beach Hotel
Great coffee
La Vie en Rose Waihi Beach Cafe Bar
Waihi Beach main street
Coffee or something stronger
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