Status:
Uenuku Pines MTB Park is OPEN
Experienced riders are recommended.
There is currently limited trail signage and maps available throughout the park. Membership to Ruapehu MTB Club is required to ride at Uenuku Pines MTB Park, this is part of our lease agreement with NZ Forestry Managers.
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Find Uenuku Pines MTB Park on Trailforks!
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Any questions, please contact us - we are always happy to help you out!
Over summer we run our weekly Wednesday Night Rides, these rides are the PERFECT opportunity to learn and ride the trails in the park and meet our volunteer club committee members and local riders that frequent the Uenuku Pines MTB Park.
Trailforks - Learn the trail network and record your ride!
Currently the most up to date map and trail recordings for Uenuku Pines MTB Park is on Trailforks, as of January 3, 2024.
Riders are encouraged to check out the trail map on Trailforks when riding at Uenuku Pines MTB Park. The app is free, and you can create a free account.
We are currently working on updating the trail map and recording with MTB Project, once completed we will share both options for riders to use for reference.
Ye Old Mill Road
Access trail from Ye Old Mill Car Park into the trail network - leads into the junction of Rake Head and bottom of Ball Bearings, Boost and Bent Spokes.
Ye Old Mill Road has small jumps along the side of the trail. There is a series of jumps for when you're riding from the Carpark into the trail network, and then 3 jumps as you are riding out of the trail network and returning back to the Carpark. All jumps have an alternative line around for riders who prefer not to hit the jumps.
Trail is recorded on Trailforks.
*October 2024 update, over the winter months this trail has been effected from heavy rainfall, frosts and wild pig rooting. Ye Old Mill Road is open and we will work on tidying up the trail going into summer.
Rake Head
Access trail that connects Ye Old Mill Road into majority of the downhill trails. Rake Head starts with a winding climb up the hill while riding through the Douglas Fir trees that were not effected by the 2022 felling. There is a series of switch backs and gentle rolls as your climb up the hill.
At the top of the main climb, you will come out into the clear cut area and will arrive at the junction where Rake Head meets the top of Bent Spokes and bottom of Crank. You can keep RIGHT on Rake Head and pedal through the clear cut area and along the edge of the young pines tree line where you will eventually meet the top of Ball Bearings and shortly after Rake Head connects to the trail junction of Crank, Cog Wild and Boost. From this junction, Rake Head then continues on from the top of Boost over to the top of Loose Chain.
Riders can ride Rake Head downhill to connect back onto Ye Old Mill Road. Riding Rake Head downhill will provide an alternative downhill trail to get back to Ye Old Mill Road for riders who do not want to ride Boost, Ball Bearings or Bent Spokes.
Trail is recorded on Trailforks.
Cog Wild
Moderate flow trail with a variety of table top and small gap jumps, this trail winds through the young pine trees. All features can be safely ridden around for riders who prefer not to hit the jumps.
The trail starts off with 4 jumps at the top and then leads through a series of corners before approaching 2 more jumps. You will then cross over a small bridge and have gentle pedal through the pines before coming across a few more jumps. The final gap jump will lead you into the bottom of Cog Wild and into the junction of Crank, Boost and Rake Head.
Trail is recorded on Trailforks.
Boost
Boost is downhill trail that starts off with a step down into a series of corners and jumps before diving into the native bush and douglas fir trees.
There will be a gap jump as the trail transitions from the native bush into the douglas fir trees, riders can choose to go over the jump or keep right and ride safely around it. From here you will have 2 more corners before crossing a small bridge and entering into the final jump section through the clear cut area and to the bottom of the trail.
Once at the bottom and on a dirt road, keep right and pedal towards the top of Ye Old Mill Road and start of Rake Head. Turn right onto Rake Head and pedal back uphill towards the rest of the trails or head onto Ye Old Mill Road and back towards the carpark.
Trail is recorded on Trailforks.
Ball Bearings
Once you start, just keep on rolling!! A fun trail with a couple spicy corners as you ride down the main fall line, this trail parallels Boost.
Start with riding through the clear cut area and then get ready to drop into the Douglas Fir trees. The bottom of Ball Bearings will bring you out to the junction of Rake Head and Ye Old Mill Road.
For riders that like to spice things up a little - scope out the main roll after the right-hand corner that leads you into the Douglas Fir trees and look for the possibilities of catching some air into the first corner. Need some inspiration? Check out our Instagram for video clips of Matiu, Greg and Zach following eachother through this trail!
Trail is recorded on Trailforks.
Crank
Moderate flow trail starting off with a gap step down style jump, riders who prefer not to hit the gap can safely ride around the feature. After the drop, the trail has gentle cruise through the young pine trees. Towards the bottom of Crank there is fun jump line. All the jumps can be ridden around.
At the bottom of Crank you can keep right and continue down to Bent Spokes or keep left and ride into the clear cut area to meet Rake Head - from here you can either turn LEFT and continue up Rake Head or choose the mellow cruise DOWN Rake Head.
Trail is recorded on Trailforks.
*October 2024 update, due to the replanting and thinning work from over the past winter, the current entrance feature is blocked off until we are able to get in and fix up the landing/berm. Riders can still rider around this feature and continue on down the trail.
Loose Chain
This is a grade 2 flow trail that can be enjoyed by a variety of riders. This trail has plenty of small rolls and corners. You can comfortably ride this trail with keeping both wheels on the ground, or carry a little extra speed and seek out the rolls to double or jump over!
This is a perfect trail to build confidence on pumping over the rolls, riding through corners or working on jumps before trying out the jumps on Cog Wild!
Trail is recorded on Trailforks.
Bent Spokes
A trail that winds through a native bush section. The trail is off camber and entertaining to ride for riders who enjoy trails that make use of the natural terrain.
This trail starts at the bottom of Crank and will lead you out to the start of Rakehead.
Trail is recorded on Trailforks.
High Flyer
High Flyer is a grade 5+ advance jump trail with a variety of jumps - step downs, step ups and gap jumps.
This trail is named after the High Flyer chairlift that used to be in service at Turoa ski area and paralleled the terrain park. Built by a previous Turoa Parks builder, High Flyer is a trail built for riders who like hitting jumps and fun features!
Always ride within your ability level. Not all features have ride around options, please scope out features/trail first.
Entrance for trail is to RIDERS LEFT of the top of Bent Spokes entrance, before the short connecting trail to Rake Head. We will add High Flyer to trailforks once the trail is completed.
Lower Loose Chain
Future trail development, more details to come.
Dropper
An OG trail that has been brought back to life, including the Drop!!! This is an grade 5 advance trail with some of the largest features at Uenuku Pines MTB Park. Drop, jumps and a few steep sections to keep riders entertained!
Trail is recorded on Trailforks.
Waterfall Express
Named after an old lift from Whakapapa Ski Area, Waterfall Express is a intermediate flow trail that connects the bottom of Dropper back to Ye Old Mill Road and carpark. Waterfall Express can be ridden in both directions.
Trail is recorded on Trailforks.
*October 2024 update, Greg is working on the extension of Waterfall Express, this trail will be linked up and completed within the early months of this 24/25 summer!
