Last Updated: 21st Sep 2023

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Araheke MTB park

Whanganui, Manawatu - Wanganui

Submitted by Melissa Franklin

Last Updated: 21st Sep 2023

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Grunt Factor: 8

Gnarl Factor: 12

9.0km

Length of run

55m

Total Ascent

55m

Total Descent

64m

Highest point

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Type of Run

Urban fringe

Combo

Undulating, small hills only

Dog Friendly

Plantation/exotic forest

Lakeside

Run Makeup

100%

Easy Single Track

Average Uphill Gradient: +3.3%

Average Downhill Gradient: -3.4%

Trailhead

Estimated Times to Run

1:10

Slow

1:00

Moderate

0:50

Fast

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Guide

My route was only 4km when I went however, according to map you can run up to 9km if you do all tracks. You could easily loop several times to complete many loops and extend this run a lot further. I started at the first sign posted area opposite carpark (whiritoa lake area) and did a loop through that forest. Then I went down the sealed road towards the Scoutlands (300m) and went into the Pauri area (track starts to the right of the scoutland entrance) and completed a loop going to the very end of the park and back again. Keep a look out for all the wild animals in the Pauri area (you will see what I mean when you come across them).

Lake Whiritoa and Wanganui Prison

Transport and parking:

Plenty of parking opposite MTB park and by lake Wiritoa. Be aware, dogs are allowed in MTB park but not into picnic area by Lake Wiritoa.

Distance from Whanganui:

8 km

Driving time from Whanganui:

11 minutes

Dog friendly:

Yes

Landowner permission required:

Navigation Rating:

Easy.

Navigation Tips:

I would find it difficult for anyone to get lost at all. Take a photo of the sign listing all the tracks and you can go from there. Every track is well sign posted.

Cellphone Coverage:

Perfect throughout.

Suggested Gear List:

Windproof jacket, Whistle, First aid kit, Extra food for emergencies, Cellphone, Map.

Availability of Water:

No water

Seasonality Issues:

Tracks are in excellent condition and many have artifical grass on the sloping bits to prevent slips. This park is designed for younger riders so track are not technical and make a fun easy run.

Hazards:

Just watch for other users (bikers, runners, walkers and dogs)

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