TRM’s Bikers’ BIG DAY OUT
For the one bike trail that rules them all… https://strava.app.link/6gcSdqt5VGb —
Last summer season (on 5 February) TRM posted another trail blog from keen bikers – see below.
Since then other bikers have requested more info. even when they are not staying here!
TRM can only provide a shuttle service for inmates – I know you understand…
A major attraction is the elevation gradient which drops significantly over the 40 km route – see below.
Many thanks to Campbell for providing the route notes.
Strava route can be downloaded here
https://strava.app.link/6gcSdqt5VGb — TRM Inmates Scenic Route to Turangi
It contains all the techie info such as route distances and elevation and stages below:
TRM Inmates Scenic Route to Turangi
Mountain Biking Trail
Hard
Total distance – 41.28 km
Elevation downhill reduction – 616 m
Created By
Campbell J
February 5, 2024
Route and Elevation
Segments
| Name | Distance | Elev. Diff. | Avg. Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Tree Trunk Gorge | 4.67 km | -98 m | -1.2% |
| Tree Trunk trail – going North | 4.12 km | -96 m | -1.0% |
| Out of the ck to Hercules Pillars. | 4.88 km | 108 m | 0.2% |
| Tree Trunk Gorge Rd Climb | 0.84 km | 96 m | 10.9% |
| Tree Trunk- Ck to carpark. | 3.24 km | 108 m | 1.4% |
| Car park to Pillars of Hercules | 1.25 km | -57 m | -4.4% |
| Bridge to bridge | 4.82 km | -37 m | -0.6% |
| Tongariro River Bridge to Bridge | 4.60 km | -36 m | -0.7% |
Other photos below – we do not want to give too much away but several bikers have claimed it is the BEST bike trail they have ever ridden!
