Te Aro o Mahurangi is an exciting new mountain bike trail that takes riders on a fast-paced downhill ride through 2 km of native bush. It is rated an intermediate trail, or level 3. The trail is not suitable for beginner riders due to some reasonably steep down hill sections. Currently this trail is best avoided after heavy rain, as it can get very slippery.

Riders have the option of riding 1.6 km up Hall Block Road before starting their descent on the trail. Alternatively, there are turning bays where vehicles can drop off bikers at the top of Hall Block Road near the start of the trail.

The trail is the result of collaboration between the Te Āpiti – Manawatū Gorge Biodiversity Project and the Manawatū Mountain Bike Club, who will continue to maintain this trail.