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Trail Status - Plan Ahead!
General
The Timber Trail is officially classified as a Grade 3 (Intermediate) trail under the NZCT Design Guidelines. Riders should expect rougher terrain in places, which may impact the ride quality, particularly for those expecting a smoother surface. The team are working together to continually your Great Ride trail experience.
If you see something that needs fixing, please let us know!
Earthquake update – 25 July 2026 | No damage reported
A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck near Taumarunui at 4.51am this morning. The earthquake was centred approximately 30 km south of Ongarue, the southern end of the Timber Trail. Damage and slips have been reported on some local roads and in surrounding areas.
The Department of Conservation team have checked the trail and no damage has been found on the trail.
As usual, if you do see something, please report anything of concern through our Trail Hazard Form — photos are especially helpful.
Enjoy your ride.
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The trail is currently riding well with continued maintenance underway.
Take care out there and please continue to check with your operator on the latest conditions. If you see something we should know about, please report it!
(Check out our packing list Plan Ahead)
Happy riding - and celebrate being out in the wonderful Pureora Forest Park
In an emergency - Dial 111.
In case of fire, accident or other emergency.
Give Emergency Services your location (nearest km marker)
Weather Update
Current Hazards:
Maintenance work is continuing on the track, please be aware of contractors and follow instructions if asked. If you see something that needs sorting - Please let us know!
Connector Ride Updates
Centre of North Island (Arataki Trail)
Timber Trail Connection (To Taumaranui)
Note the change of the route from the Waikato River Trails connecting directly to Sandel Road. (much safer).
The Arataki section of the trail has been checked thanks to the team at Bike Taupō, and is in good condition apart from a small washout which is passable (at the YMCA camp end)
Please stay alert to traffic on Link Rd to the YMCA Camp and follow the road rules for everyone's safety. Stay left where practical.
If you see anything on this track that needs attention - please let us know.
How are we doing?
The team behind the Timber Trail are always looking to check in on how we are doing giving you as a rider a great experience - so please take a few minutes to complete this survey.
The Timber Trail is a partnership. Thanks to our partners for making this Great Ride Adventure possible.
