3 Pigs Trail

This trail is the 21km course that is part of the 3 Pigs two-day Marathon organised by the Whangarei Athletics and Harrier club. It is a beautiful setting running gravel roads, 4WD tracks and single track in a mix of pine plantation and Native forest.

Transport and parking:

100m before the Forestry gates is a parking area for the Adventure forest and Mountain biking trails. This is your starting point. Parking is safe but please take any caution you would normally take with not leaving valuable items on show etc.

Distance from Whangarei:

10 km

Driving time from Whangarei:

15 minutes

Dog friendly:

Yes

Landowner permission required:

No

Navigation Rating:

Moderate.

Navigation Tips:

All of the turns I have given Km marks so if you keep an eye on these you should not have to much problem.

Cellphone Coverage:

Generally good.

Suggested Gear List:

Long-sleeved thermal top, Seam-sealed waterproof jacket, Beanie/thermal headwear, Personal Locator Beacon (PLB), Whistle, First aid kit, Extra food for emergencies, Cellphone, Map

Availability of Water:

Water is available in several creeks in the first 7km but caution need to be taken with hygiene as this is forestry runoff. No drinkable water sources available in the last 14 Km

Seasonality Issues:

This trail can become very slippery in wet conditions. The worst area is over lookout Hill on the clay 4WD tracks which are hard clay that becomes very slippery in the wet. You will get a bit of mud on the single track but is very runnable.

Hazards:

Care needs to be taken during the week because this is an operational Forest, All warning signs and closed areas need to adhered to.

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