Trails Drinks Recap – Rebuilding the #WhakaTrails Post-Harvest
- Tony Knauf
- May 9
- 2 min read
*Held: Tuesday 7 May | Pig & Whistle, Rotorua*
Thanks to everyone who joined us for May’s Trails Drinks. This month’s session focused on the future of the *Whakarewarewa Trail Network following recent and upcoming harvesting operations*.
The evening covered the process of trail planning and approvals, and how riders, land managers/owners, and the Rotorua Trails Trust are working together to rebuild a sustainable, exciting trail network.
Key topics included:
Harvesting Overview:
What logging has already occurred, what’s still to come through 2025 and early 2026
Trail Submissions:
How trail users can submit ideas for new trails or rebuilds
Approval Pathways: What types of trails are submitted to the Forest Recreation Group and how that process works
Assessment Criteria:
Trails are assessed based on a range of factors including:
Appeal, Variety, Linkage, Safety, Maintenance, Affordability, Longevity, Environmental Impact, Cultural Significance, and Commercial Value.
Who Assesses Trail Requests:
And what matters most to them during evaluation
The Submission Process:
Step-by-step guide on how to submit your trail idea or rebuild request. (Reminder: All trails, including rebuilds, require approval.)
Trail Costs vs. Maintenance:
A brief discussion on budgeting for both builds and long-term upkeep
How to Get Involved:
Opportunities for the public to have input, especially as we plan for the future of the Tawa Hillside
📥 We are actively seeking feedback on what trails the community would like to see rebuilt.
📊 The full presentation from the evening can be viewed and downloaded below:
📅 *Next Trails Drinks: Tuesday 3 June* at the Pig & Whistle – Topic: Dirt & Dollar
*we forgot to take pictures so here is an AI interpritation of what these nights are like :)
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