Arapuke Trails

The official Manawatu Mountain Bike Club Trails Page which is dedicated to the Arapuke (K-Loop) Mountain Bike Trails in Palmerston North

This is the official page of the Arapuke mountain bike park. Follow this page to keep up with all the latest developments in trails and events at Arapuke mountain bike park.

08/06/2026

Arapuke Trails Status - Updated 08-06-26

Work has started in Jack and The Beanstalk.

Jack and The Beanstalk is closed from the bottom of Chili Bean to the first Chili Bean crossing. You can still ride Chili Bean and Jack and The Beanstalk will open on weekends.

Please keep an eye out for updates.

Troll Run is also still closed until further notice

04/06/2026

Arapuke Trails Status - Updated 05-06-26

Work has started in Jack and The Beanstalk. It is currently closed from the Culvert Hub to Checkpoint Charlie Hub. It will open on weekends. Please keep an eye out for updates.

Troll Run is also still closed until further notice

Troll Run is closed until further notice .

25/05/2026

If you’re riding at Arapuke on Thursday morning, please be aware there will be horses be on Back Track starting at roughly 10.30am.

Palmerston North City Council has advised MMBC that horses will now be permitted on Back Track. They will not be allowed on mountain bike-specific trails.

To help introduce this change safely, a small trial ride will take place on Thursday 28 May. Around four horses and riders will travel up Kahuterawa Road from the reserve at approximately 10am before riding Back Track with a couple of mountain bikers accompanying the group.

If you’re riding at Arapuke on Thursday morning, please be aware that horses may be present. Please be particularly careful around intersections and blind corners such as the Lower Twister junction. Please mind your speed.

We have successfully shared Back Track with walkers, runners, families, dogs and Te Araroa users; horses will now be part of our community. As with any shared-use trail, everyone will need to take extra care. Slowing down, communicating clearly and giving horses space will help keep everyone safe.

PNCC will be adding signage and access modifications before regular horse access begins. Following Thursday’s trial, we’ll report back on how it went, what was learned, and what the next steps will be.

We know members may have questions or concerns about the change, and we encourage respectful discussion and constructive feedback as everyone adapts to the new arrangement.

Feedback can be sent to [email protected]

Manawatū Mountain Bike Club Palmerston North City Council

22/05/2026

Arapuke Trails Status - Updated 22- 05-26

Troll Run is closed until further notice .

19/05/2026

Arapuke Trails Status - Updated 19-05-26

Troll Run is closed until Friday 22nd May 5pm

03/05/2026

This helmet was found today at the Arapuke carpark. It's on the main map board.

22/04/2026

Arapuke Trails Status - Updated 23-04-26

Te Ara Kaikohe is closed until 25-04-26

17/04/2026

Notice anything missing? That’s right. Some dirt bags stole the door off the toilet (who does that??) and the seats from the shelter at the Kahuterawa carpark.
Sheesh. What low lives.
Palmerston North City Council is aware.
Be careful out there.

Manawatū Mountain Bike Club

16/04/2026

Arapuke Trails Status - Event on this Weekend

Please be aware that the Schools MTB Fest is on this Saturday (18/04/26) and Sunday (19/04/26)

Volunteers will start setting up the course on Friday (17/04/26)

Cross Country Race Trails:
Arapuke Road, Jack and the Beanstalk, Foo Fighter, Riff Raff (Reverse), Ice Breaker (Reverse) and Swamp Monster (Reverse).

Enduro Race Trails:
Troll Run, Karearea (To CPC), Twister (To Shuttle Pickup), Kissing Rock (To shuttle pickup), Mind the Gap, Humpty Jumpty and Foo Figher

DH Race Course:
Foo Fighter (From container), Mind the Gap, Miss Fortune, Kissing Rock.

Please take care, be respectful to the volunteers and please do not move and remove cones or taping. It is there for a reason.

08/04/2026

MTB Schools Fest is just around the corner and we need helpers!!!

We really need marshals. And we need sweepers.

If your little darling is riding in the Fest, why not lend a hand to hlep make sure they are all safe out there? Don't have a child in the event? That's okay. We would appreciate your help even more!

All volunteers are in the draw to win some amazing spot prizes. Don't miss your chance to win!!!

Just complete this form and we'll be in touch. https://forms.gle/rctPJe6qY6XuCJJp8

Not sure what we're talking about or what the Schools MTB Fest is?

Over two action-packed days intermediate and secondary-aged kids can test themselves in cross-country (XCO), enduro (END) and downhill (DH) on a huge range of purpose-built mountain bike trails. Whether they’re chasing a podium spot or just keen to ride with mates, it's all about good trails, good vibes and great racing.

Rego: https://schools26.lilregie.com/

Page: https://www.facebook.com/schoolsmtbfest/

Heaps more info: https://mmbc.co.nz/event/schoolsmtbfest/

On-line registration closes 5pm 17 April

Thank you sponsors!

Address

Kahuterawa Road
Palmerston North
4414

Website

http://www.arapuketrails.co.nz/

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