Dales Reserve
Name
Dales Reserve
Location
Porirua, Wellington, New Zealand
Overview
Gentle cruise up a pleasant little valley, through bush and scrub.
Grade
Beginner
Access
Bike and Foot
Description
This is a wide and easy gravel path connecting Bothamley with a new subdivision in Ascot Park. The track has existed for many years, but has been upgraded in association with the subdivision development. The upgrade includes two new bridges and a well designed path that meanders up a valley.
The southern 0.4km has a slight upward gradient, leading to a very moderate climb through the bush to a plateau at the northern end.
About 0.35km from the southern end there is an exit up to Tararua Close, as shown on the map. The partially concrete path has a long switchback, producing a moderate gradient that facilitates easy access for bikes.
Getting there
Southern end is at a T-intersection with Bothamley, about 0.8km from its eastern end.
The northern end is next to a small playground on Fiordland Place.
Other notes
The Google Map aerial photo shows the subdivision in the early stages of development. As at April 2009 the development is much more advanced, with virtually all sections occupied by new homes.
Length
1.55km
Conditions
Single track
Last modified
15 May 2010 by ledzep
Created by
Ian
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