Hamsterley Packhorse Trail - Mountain Biking

This 26km mountain biking route is 75% off-road and you'll climb 846m. It's a ride of contrasts - in the forest and out over the open moor. You’ll follow an old drove road on the return to the forest from Eggleston.
Hamsterley Packhorse Trail © NPAP/Charlie Hedley

Location: 

Starts and finishes from the Grove car park in Hamsterley Forest (NZ064297).

Distance: 

26 km

Terrain: 

  • Boggy ground
  • Off road sections
  • On road sections
  • Steep sections

Area: 

Access: 

  • Car parking

Interests: 

Facilities nearby: 

  • Accessible toilets
  • Cafe
  • Playground
  • Toilets