Tree Trunk Gorge tracks

Attempted cycling of the tree trunk gorge loop

We drove down tree trunk gorge road to get to start of cycling track, but could only cycle 100 its before massive tree falls (from Cyclone Gabrielle) blocked the track - this section is essentially cl...

Nice spot

Been meaning to do the pillars of Hercules walk for a while. Drove to urchin campsite and walked from there. Took half the time that doc suggested. Good Swingbridge but disappointing views as to ov...

We were looking for the Pillars but it is very poorly signposted and hard to know where it actually is

The Pillars were not signposted from the main road, DOC says kaimanawa rd yet that is not signposted either. Need to take the Rangipo Powerstation sign. The you drive on and on hoping for the best. ...

needs improving

seems that some time back someone had an idea to make a walking/biking track, put a bit of effort into developing it and that's where it ended. needs on going maintenance.

A bit of walking in places

Started from Southern end. Some steep parts badly eroded so had to walk in places. Some easy biking in beautiful bush. Good ride from Pillars of Hercules swing bridge out to SH 1.