Description

This is a tough little hilly workout with brilliant views. The trail winds to the right behind the Community Water Station and then turns left up through the Reserve.

Follow the main trail uphill. There are intersections at approx 400m and 500m. Go straight through the first and veer left and then straight at the second. You will soon come upon a stile with signage noting the track is for walkers only (no bikes).

A little further is a sign for Korimako Track. Follow the arrow for Crow's Nest. There are a series of steps cut into the hill. At the approx 1.2km mark take the track to the right to a clearing with a cairn and a seat. This is a nice viewing spot.

Wind back and up towards a stile. Cross and follow the track until you get to the sign saying Crow's Nest (approx 1.8k mark). More stunning views. Turn right onto Skyline Walkway and continue until you get to the large sign for Bell's Track (approx 2.5km mark).

Follow Bell's Track downhill, and turn right just before it exits onto Awarua Street. The sign says "Heke/Patna Sts Huntleigh Park Way Crow's Nest Track". You'll cross a stile and pass an unusual building / shack. Continue along Korimako Track, following signs for "Crow's Nest Track" until you return to the sign for Silverstream Road.

Make your way back down through Huntleigh Park Reserve to the start.

Features of interest

Bell's Track originally provided access between Ohariu Valley farms and the Ngaio Railway Station. It is part of the Te Araroa Trail. There is a group dedicated to restoring the vegetation.

Huntleigh Park is a WCC reserve with ecologically important remnant forest. Tracks are marked with small coloured posts.

Awesome views from several spots! A great add on to neighbouring trails such as Trelissick Park, Skyline and Silver Sky.

Make Up of Run

Moderate Single Track: 90%

Easy Single Track: 10%

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