Huka Falls to Aratiatia Dam LoopBeginner - Intermediate

Description

This is a loop heading anti clock wise, there are blue markers along the way. Starting from the south corner of the Mountain Bike Hire shop head south towards Huka falls. Cross the Waikato river on the foot bridge and take the track straight ahead ("MTB this way" sign). Follow this north along the river. At the under pass head right, under State Highway 1 along the Huka- Aratiatia walkway. When you reach the dam cross the bridge to loop back south on the west side of the river. There is a short stint on the road (1km), after going under SH1 again, turn left into a parking lot. The track proceeds on the right hand corner of this car park. The track continues along the back of Wairakei Resort, and crosses paths with a hot stream! It then comes out on to Karetoto road, cross on to the left hand side and follow the track that runs parallel to the road, heading back toward the start point.

Features of interest

There is heap to see: Huka falls, the Aratatia dam, Wairakei Geothermal power station, a hot stream.

Make Up of Run

Easy Single Track: 90%

Gravel Road: 5%

Sealed Road: 5%

Route Data