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42 Traverse – One Of The Most Epic Mountain Bike Trails In New Zealand – Review #2

Here's what to expect from the epic 42 Traverse. Come check out another mountain bike trail review from Mucker & Mucker! We love mountain biking throughout New Zealand. Mucker & Mucker giving you Taupo's mountain bike trail reviews. TRAIL DESCRIPTION: The 42 Traverse has been one the most popular mountain bike rides in the North Island for years. It is a great day’s adventure, crossing the Tongariro Forest from the tussock deserts of the Tongariro National Park and finishing at the village of Owhango. The 42 Traverse trail follows an old logging road through very remote, rugged land. Great for intermediate riders and above, this epic mountain bike trail is a mix of grades 2 through 4, but mostly grade 3. The 42 Traverse has some stream crossings and steeper sections that classify as Grade 4. It’s best to ride the 42 Traverse from the south end at the junction of Kapoors Rd & SH47, 18km’s from National Park Village toward Turangi. Owhango has a lower elevation so making that your end point makes for a ride with more downhill overall. Be aware it is a 2 way trail and it is used by quads and 4WDs as well. Allow 4-7 hours for the trip depending on your groups fitness and experience. The first 6km of the 42 Traverse is along a fairly easy gravel road to the Slab Road Car Park. From there, the trail undulates for several kilometres before getting to some great downhill sections. The descent can be fast and slippery in places if you’re sending it. The largest climb of the 42 Traverse comes after the main stream crossing. From the top of that climb the trail undulates again for several more km’s and provides more smaller stream crossings. Eventually the 42 Traverse comes to Waterfall Bridge before reaching the remote Dominion Rd Car Park. Next is a fast descent on gravels roads to the Whakapapa River Bridge which has stunning views of the river and good swimming holes. From here it’s about 2km up the hill to Owhango and a well deserved rest. Please be aware mobile coverage is very limited on the 42 Traverse and the weather can be changeable. Pick your day and pack first aid gear, warm clothes, food, and bike repair equipment. We take an EPIRB, https://amzn.to/2sTKTgf, on these more remote trips as well just in case. Our aim is to continually improve these videos, so your thoughts in the comments below are always welcome. A lot of the gear we use bike and camera wise are listed below with links. If you are looking to purchase gear and want to support our channel please use those affiliate links. From Mucker & Mucker, enjoy. Yeah buddy! GETTING TO & FROM: For getting to and from the 42 Traverse you could try: Richard at My Kiwi Adventure: http://www.mykiwiadventure.co.nz SUBSCRIBE & LEAVE US A COMMENT: Have you done the 42 Traverse? Or planning to do so? Tell us about it in the comments. Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE for more action! Thanks for your support. WATCH NEXT: Like mountain bike trails? Try these... Our Favourite Downhill Section of the 42 Traverse –    • 42 Traverse Downhill – This Is The Longest...   To Huka Falls & Aratiatia Dam –   • Rotary Ride, Taupo NZ – Mountain Biking Tr...   Take a look at the 2019 Commencal CLASH –    • The Brand New 2019 Commencal CLASH – Mount...   VIDEO & CAMERA GEAR WE USE: Sony a7 Full-Frame Mirrorless Digital Camera, Body Only: https://amzn.to/2rlUQlD GoPro HERO5 Session: https://amzn.to/2JUSVvU Apple iPhone 8 Plus 5.5", 256 GB, Fully Unlocked, Space Gray: https://amzn.to/2KD0Nnd MTB GEAR WE USE: POC Sports Joint VPD System Knee Protector: https://amzn.to/2wdA1i2 Bell Super 3R MIPS Bike Helmet: https://amzn.to/2juREAA POC Sports Resistance Enduro Adjustable Glove: https://amzn.to/2rluelI Topeak Shock N Roll Hand-Shock Pump with Gauge (Steel, 9.8 x 1.9 x 1.5-Inch): https://amzn.to/2rqWdjc Five Ten Men's Freerider Elements Bike Shoe: https://amzn.to/2KDyghh Fox Racing Flexair Long Sleeve Moth Jersey: https://amzn.to/2FLF9cK Maxxis High Roller Tires: https://amzn.to/2FVH26H Personal Locator Beacon: https://amzn.to/2sTKTgf OTHER GREAT GEAR: Cooker: https://amzn.to/2MliVmg TOAKS Titanium 550ml Pot (New Version): https://amzn.to/2K7iuu3 DISCLAIMER: Purchasing anything through the links above help support the channel; so we can keep bringing you great content. You don't pay any more than going direct but we do get a small commission. Thanks for your support! SUBSCRIBE & LEAVE US A COMMENT: Have you done the 42 Traverse? Or planning to do so? Tell us about it in the comments. Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE for more action! Thanks for your support. #mtb #mountainbiking