Last Updated: 21st Sep 2023
Waitarere Forest
Submitted by Emma O'Connor
Last Updated: 21st Sep 2023
Open
Grunt Factor: 8
Gnarl Factor: 2
9.5km
75m
75m
20m
Last Updated: 21st Sep 2023
Submitted by Emma O'Connor
Last Updated: 21st Sep 2023
Open
Grunt Factor: 8
Gnarl Factor: 2
9.5km
75m
75m
20m
Urban fringe
Loop
Totally/mostly flat
Dog Friendly
Coastal
Other
Gravel Road
Farm Road / 4WD Track
Average Uphill Gradient: +1.7%
Average Downhill Gradient: -1.9%
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00:50
Moderate
00:40
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Run down the gravel road until you get into the forest. Once in the forest turn left and follow the loop around until you get back to the gravel road again.
Nice forestry roads. Close to the beach for a swim afterwards.
Park on Forest Rd
15 km
16 minutes
Yes
No
Easy.
Generally good.
Windproof jacket, Whistle, First aid kit, Extra food for emergencies, Cellphone, Map.
No water available.
No major issues. Mostly under trees in the forest.
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Pretty forest and lots of fantails. It is all on gravel roads but most parts of the road had a nice layer of pines for cushioning so not as bad as I expected. Nice to do a flat trail for a change.
July 24, 2020
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Pretty forest but take a dog or a friend for company as its a tad tedious. Sparky wasnt that keen on the the gravelly road but enjoyed the muddy stretch at the back. The Four Square down the road has a very good selection of post-run slices and coffee.
May 24, 2019
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