Last Updated: 21st Sep 2023
Arcus Loop Track
Submitted by Kirstine Collins
Last Updated: 21st Sep 2023
Grunt Factor: 7 ?
Gnarl Factor: 19 ?
4.0km
145m
145m
184m
Last Updated: 21st Sep 2023
Submitted by Kirstine Collins
Last Updated: 21st Sep 2023
Grunt Factor: 7 ?
Gnarl Factor: 19 ?
4.0km
145m
145m
184m
Front country - easily accessible
Loop
Undulating, some big hills
Dog Friendly
Native bush
Riverside
Open tussock/grasslands
Easy Single Track
Average Uphill Gradient: +9.3%
Average Downhill Gradient: -10.8%
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0:45
Slow
0:25
Moderate
0:15
Fast
April 2021: current access is via a temporary alternative route - see here for details. Please email us with any updates that you become aware of.
Great fast run on good condition singletrack. Starting at the overnight carpark take the track through the bush to Boielle Flat. Cross the Waiotauru River footbridge and keep left at the junction to climb onto the river terraces. Follow the signs for Arcus loop.
The track goes along the river terraces before dropping towards Waiotauru River. It turns right again and stays high above the river before dropping to some grassy flats and back to the footbridge. Follow the track back to the carpark.
Toilets are available at the Boielles Flat campsite and at Parawai Hut (NO toilets at the Otaki Gorge Rd car park). Boil or treat water before drinking. There is no cellphone reception. Do not leave valuables in your car.
Views of the Waiotaura River and Otaki River.
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Large carpark with toilets
18 km
31 minutes
Yes
No
Easy.
Clear signage and obvious track
Non-existent.
Short-sleeved thermal top, Windproof jacket, Personal Locator Beacon (PLB), Whistle, First aid kit
Water at Waiotauru River
Nil
Fastest Known Times (FKTs)
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