Harding Park — Attraction in Northland

I heard about this small trail network and decided to give it a go.

Just past the gates (which lock daily so check times.) on the left you’ll see a large sign and a bike gate. I parked here under the trees. There is also parking at the top but I prefer to ride out instead of up when I can.

There is only one up trail and it’s short. At the top there are four downhill trails all around 300m long and brings you back to the uphill trail. So it’s great loops.

There are jumps along all four trails which can all be rolled over. All trails are graded 3.

A lot of fun and a great place to hone in some skills and work on...

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