How to get there

The Mikimiki trail starts at the Kiriwhakapapa reserve at the end of Kiriwhakapapa Rd.  Follow the DOC signs to head up the valley along the left hand side of the creek.  After a couple of Km the trail starts to become technical and slowly climbs up and over the saddle to drop steeply down the other side to meet the river on the Mikimiki side.  You can ride out Mikimiki road, or turn around at the creek and climb back the way you came, which is best option if you like single track.  Going out the road results in a loop of around 25km to get back to the Kiriwhakapapa Reserve, mainly on gravel and sealed road.