The Remutaka Rail Trail runs through the Remutaka Ranges, past the old Remutaka Incline railway, and its Cross Creek entrance is on Cross Creek Road, Western Lake, in Upper Hutt. The trail is a bike trail, and the website describes it as easy and suitable for riders of all levels. It is mostly hard-packed gravel, with some dirt track and a little sealed road.
Bikes and eBikes can be hired at Kaitoke and at Pencarrow, and the operator runs two- and three-day multi-day tours with food from local Eastbourne caterers. Snacks and bottled water are sold at Wildfinder Kaitoke. The website advises a basic mountain bike or hybrid, a spare tube and pump, a light jacket and a first aid kit, and says phone reception is intermittent. Phone +64 4 562 7760 or email remutaka@wildfinder.co.nz. Our pick in Upper Hutt for an easy bike ride through the ranges with the rail history.