Spicer Link
Ngā Ara o RangituhiSpicer Link is an easy walking and mountain biking trail in Porirua. It's family friendly and one of the most popular trails in Ngā Ara o Rangituhi.
Walking time
1 hr 30 min
Length
5.1km
Uses
Walking/Running, Mountain Biking
Type
Shared trail
Walking difficulty
Easy: Walking track
Mountain Bike Grade
Intermediate: Grade 3
Profile
349m highest point
Dogs
No
About the trail
Te Ara Utiwai is an easy trail that runs from the Camp Elsdon car park to Te Titiro o Rangituhi. You’ll pass through stunning native bush on a gentle climb to the top of the trail.
The first 1.4 kilometres of the track is a two-way biking and walking trail. The upper 4.7 kilometres is a slightly more challenging uphill-only ride. Walkers can travel the entire track in both directions. Bikers must always give way to walkers.
The trail connects with Rangituhi / Colonial Knob Walkway to form an 8-kilometre half-day walking circuit.
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Getting there
Te Ara Utiwai is accessible from the Camp Elsdon car park on Rahia Street in Porirua.
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What to expect
Two-thirds of Section 1 of Te Ara Utiwai is exposed to the sun. There are noises from neighbouring factories.
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Adaptive Mountain Bike Grade
This trail is Adaptive Mountain Biking Grade 3.
Know before you go
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