FitzherbertBridge to Old West Rd 4km
Leaving the Bridle trail before the Fitzherbert Bridge, cross the stopbank, head over the bridge and follow around Tenant Drive entering Bledisloe Park at the carpark adjacent to Turitea Stream opposite the Fitzherbert Science Centres. The trail follows the Lower Turitea Walkway, a well formed pathway with 3 footbridges over the Turitea Stream. A short side trip can be taken into the Massey Aboretum before climbing up the stepped terrace where good views over the picturesque Massey University Campus are seen. Following further undulating contour, the trail passes through open parkland and play areas, alongside bush streams and open fenced farmland with views over the Massey Sports Institute. At the steps leading down to Old West Road access to the carpark is reached crossing under the highway at the Turitea Stream bridge.

Old West Rd to Greens Rd 7km
From the carpark on Old West Rd follow the Upper Turitea Walkway a short distance then turn south into Turitea Rd. Follow the road and turn right into Ngahere Rd. After crossing the bridge over Turitea stream turn left through the gate and follow along the Turitea Green Corridor. This requires three crossings of the Turitea Stream, normally only ankle depth. The trail returns to Turitea Rd passing the entrance to the Turitea Dams (Palmerston North water reservoir, closed to the public), and rises gradually through native bush to the closed road which comes out at the end of Greens Rd

Greens Rd to Back Track 9km
Following Greens Rd through open farmland, the track drops to the Kakuterawa Road junction, then heads up the Kahuterawa Rd past the “Lions Reserve” picnic area following the Kahuterawa Stream. Near the end is the car park which serves as the hub for the Kahuterawa Recreation Area. From here it is a short walk to Black Bridge, where the Sledge Track and Back Track both start.

Back Track to Burttons Track 6km
Cross Black Bridge and follow Back Track, a former road which was closed in the 1960s. It is a steady climb up mainly through native bush but with some open farmland allowing good views over the Manawatu and some pine forest near the top. Small streams are crossed and altitude rise is 200m before reaching the end of Scotts Rd. The final 2km along Scotts Rd leads to the entry to Gordon Kear Forest and the start of Burttons Track beside the picturesque Kahuterawa stream.