Name: Gold Trail
Start: 2023-02-05T09:30:00+13:00
Location: Shantytown Heritage Park, Paroa, Greymouth, New Zealand

The Start:

Gold Trail Mountain Bike Ride starts at Shantytown, 10km south of Greymouth.

40km Ride:

Gold Trail will start outside the Fire Station at Shantytown to the sound of the steam train whistle and riders will then ride down the Main Street of Shantytown and ride through the Historic Township riddled with history of the gold mining era of the West Coast.

There is transport to the start from Moana (limited to 11) and back to the start from Moana (limited to 60) for you and your bike. Transport back will following prize giving at the Moana Hotel.

Map of Shantytown Layout:

The Finish:

Gold Trail finishes outside the Moana Hotel - Lake Brunner

Swing Bridge:
Before you get to the finish you will cross the swing bridge that carries you over the Arnold River, the outflow of Lake Brunner. You may want to stop and take in the views, but remember - you still have 2km to go the finish.

There are two race options:

1. Cockeye Creek, making it approximately 40km

2. Mosquito Creek, making it approximately 40km - "30-90 minutes shorter'

Course Map for Gold Trail

40km Mountain Bike Ride

Start Elevation 49 metres

Maximum Elevation 342 metres

Gain 653 metres

Please Note:

A number of roads used for this event are on private land and to access these roads you will require permission from the individual land owners. Some parts of the route may obly be accessed by obtaining a "Forest Access Permit" from Ngai Tahu Forest Estates Ltd. The route from year to year may also change due to forestry work in the area. Please refrain from trying to ride the route outside of the event without obtaining the appropriate permissions.

Gold Trail Elevation