Mountain biking

Smoke-ho car park to Ces Clark Hut

Time: 2–3 hr
Distance: 10.3 km

Ces Clark Hut to Moonlight Tops Hut

Time: 1 hr 30 min – 2 hr 30 min
Distance: 9.7 km

Moonlight Tops Hut to Pororari Hut

Time: 4–5 hr
Distance: 19.1 km

Pororari Hut to Waikori Road car park

Time: 2 hr 30 min – 3 hr 30 min
Distance: 17. 1 km

Smoke-ho car park to Pike29 Memorial car park

Time: 6 hr 30 min – 9hr 30 min
Distance: 37 km

The Paparoa and Pike29 Memorial tracks are tough rides and should not be underestimated. To ride safely you need to be fit, experienced and well prepared with good equipment. 

The Paparoa Track is a well-formed track with numerous swing and suspension bridges. The track is Advanced: Grade 4 with a mixture of long, steep climbs, narrow track, poor traction and obstacles that are difficult to avoid or jump over.

It's a particularly tough ride to Ces Clark Hut. The track is generally exposed at the outside edge. Most riders will find some sections easier to walk.

Plan to spend one night on the track.

Rough section of the track up to Ces Clark Hut
Image: Ben Hodgson | DOC

Rules

• E-bikes are not allowed. E-bikes are prohibited under the Paparoa National Park Management Plan.
• Riding at night is not allowed, to protect nocturnal species found on the track.