Last Updated: 17th Apr 2024
Little Waipa to Arapuni
Last Updated: 17th Apr 2024
Open
Grunt Factor: 13 ?
Gnarl Factor: 13 ?
11.5km
215m
215m
120m
Last Updated: 17th Apr 2024
Last Updated: 17th Apr 2024
Open
Grunt Factor: 13 ?
Gnarl Factor: 13 ?
11.5km
215m
215m
120m
Front country - easily accessible
Out and Back
Undulating, small hills only
Native bush
Riverside
Open farmlands
Sealed Road
Easy Single Track
Average Uphill Gradient: +4.2%
Average Downhill Gradient: -4.2%
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2:00
Slow
1:30
Moderate
1:00
Fast
This is a out and back along the Waikato River Trail (with a small loop at the Arapunui end ). From Little Waipa head south, following that path for 5km. Here you will meet Powerhouse Road, turn left and head up the road (200m), take the trail on the right and follow this until you reach a concrete path running perpendicular to the river. Head down here and across the swing bridge. Exit the bridge and turn right down the road, across the road bridge and up the hill. On the left you will find the trail again. Head back north to Little Waipa (5km).
The Arapunui swing bridge build in 1926, and dam.
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There is heaps of parking and toilets.
16 km
16 minutes
No
No
Easy.
Generally good.
Long-sleeved thermal top, Whistle, First aid kit, Extra food for emergencies, Cellphone, Map
Pack sufficient water.
N/A
Watch out for bikers and fisher men
Rouge
11 Empire St, Cambridge
http://www.rougeempire.co.nz/
Good coffee and bunch.
Rhubarb Cafe
6 Arapuni Rd, Arapuni 3415
The Rhubarb cafe is located in Arapuni, if your need to refuel mid way this is your spot.
ONYX
70 Alpha Street Cambridge
http://www.onyxcambridge.co.nz
Great for a delicious dinner and amazing cheesecake!
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Lovely runnable trail, great for training on, very little risk of tripping up! Some gorgeous things to see also the way, a well used track with a constant flow of people.
September 19, 2021
Lovely run. Went early morning. As mentioned before there were a few cyclists.
March 14, 2021
Really enjoyed the run. So pretty with the Waikato right there. Being spring there were a few ducklings and goslings which were cute! The run itself is pretty “easy” as far as trails go. Nice wide tracks, no roots or things to watch out for. A couple of small hills. Often Beautiful fields on one side and stunning river on other. I went on a day when it was pouring with rain and the trail was still clear except for a couple of small puddles, but because of this no one else around. Long drops for toilets at the start. Nice and clean. Well worth a visit!
November 2, 2020
Love this trail starting at Arapuni to Little Waipa reserve and return followed by a stop at the Rhubarb Cafe (not to be missed)
October 12, 2020
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