Karangahake Gorge

Description

This ride starts from the Karangahake gorge walkway car park. At the parking there is loads of information about the industrial past of the gorge which is pretty interesting.
The ride starts by crossing the bridge then climbing up, relatively steeply, for a short distance. You then cross another bridge over the river and the road to enter an old railway tunnel. This tunnel is long and dark, proper lights are useful.
From the exit of the tunnel its a pleasant, flat ride along the river, unfortunately with the road just the other side. The track crosses one minor road on the way to the next foot bridge opposite a nice warm pub and the end of the ride. Just beyond the bridge are some ruins and in summer a small steam train attraction.