What difficulty grades are the different Motu Cycle Trails?

Q: What difficulty grades are the different Motu Cycle Trails?

Dunes Trail (Grade 2 – Easy): Ideal for families, casual riders and anyone new to trail riding.Motu Road Trail (Grade 3 – Intermediate): Undulating, gravel-surfaced rural road with climbs and descents.Pakihi Track (Grade 4 – Advanced): A more technical, single-track bush ride with drop-offs, bridges and narrow sections — best suited to experienced riders.

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Dunes Trail (Grade 2 – Easy): Ideal for families, casual riders and anyone new to trail riding.
Motu Road Trail (Grade 3 – Intermediate): Undulating, gravel-surfaced rural road with climbs and descents.
Pakihi Track (Grade 4 – Advanced): A more technical, single-track bush ride with drop-offs, bridges and narrow sections — best suited to experienced riders.

Motu Cycle Trails

The Motu Cycle Trails offer a mix of coastal cruising, historic backcountry roads and remote forest singletrack across New Zealand’s Eastland and Bay of Plenty regions. As part of the official NZ Cycle Trail network, they cater to riders of all levels — from family-friendly outings to full-blown wilderness adventures.

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