We took our usual route (with landowner permission) past The Rocks and around to the saddle at the foot of Wainui, then headed south along the forestry road on the western side of the valley. At the point where this forks, with the main route turning east to cross the stream towards Hydro Road, there’s an open area that’s a logical place for the route to start. After climbing a clay bank that’s obviously a favoured trail bike playground we entered the pines and headed towards Wainui.