Plan and organise your trip independently. Which way to go? Where to start/stop/stay? How long will it take you? You can cycle the whole trail – or a part of the Trail. Decide what you would like to see and do, and the distances you want to travel.
![192611 Spring Shoot 130](/assets/Uploads/Image-Central-Photos/192611-Spring-Shoot-130__FocusFillWzM0MCwyMzAsIngiLDJd.jpg)
Five Days or More
A 5-Day plus trip allows you time to meet the locals and explore the interesting and historical places in this part of Central Otago.
![45. James Jubb copy](/assets/Uploads/45__FocusFillWzM0MCwyMzAsIngiLDYwXQ.-James-Jubb-copy.jpg)
![192611 Spring Shoot 25](/assets/Uploads/Image-Central-Photos/192611-Spring-Shoot-25__FocusFillWzM0MCwyMzAsIngiLDJd.jpg)
Three Day Trips
Most people who bike the whole length of the 152 km Trail allow themselves at least 3 days. Plan for 4.5 - 5 hours of cycling each day.
![Middlemarch](/assets/Uploads/Station-Sites/Middlemarch__FocusFillWzM0MCwyMzAsIngiLDVd.jpg)
Two Day Trips
Experienced cyclists who are more used to extreme gut-busting mountain bike tracks can still enjoy the gentler terrain of the Rail Trail.
![CTB 190919 Spring Shoot 57](/assets/Uploads/Image-Central-Photos/CTB-190919-Spring-Shoot-57__FocusFillWzM0MCwyMzAsIngiLDRd.jpg)
One Day Trips
Even one day is enough to get a taste of the Rail Trail and experience some of the more spectacular sections.
![Poolburn Gorge 474.Tim Hawkins](/assets/Uploads/Poolburn-Gorge-474__FocusFillWzM0MCwyMzAsIngiLDJd.Tim-Hawkins.jpg)
Half Day Trips
Arrange your own transport to these popular sections – or most Trail operators can hire you a cycle and drop you off / pick you up.