Kumara to Kawhaka Intake
Heading south east out of Kumara and out to Kapatea reservoir heading through native bush and out onto a boardwalk through native wetlands.
From the wetlands there is a backroad ride followed by a trail alongside the waterway to the intake.
Kawhaka Intake to Cowboy Paradise
From the intake, there is a gentle meandering climb that takes you up to the Milltown Road.
From the Miltown Road it is all downhill through Podocarp to Cowboy Paradise.
Cowboy Paradise to Lake Kaniere
Leaving Cowboy Paradise down through farmland and natural river flats, the ride takes you back on to the Milltown Road and up Pyramid Hill and on through to Lake Kaniere.
Lake Kaniere to Hokitika
From the Kaniere landing, the trail leads back off road through stunning bush alongside the a waterrace, coming out at Hurunui Jack's.
From here, the trail takes you onto the road using the designated cycle lane into Hokitika.