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SaveWainuiomata trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. Supported activity types include Mountain Biking, Hiking and Trail Running. Common trail features include drops and jumps.
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- Mountain Bike
5 trails
- Hike
4 trails
- Trail Running
4 trails
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Caution as of Sep 5, 2025Stats
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- Trails (view details)
- 6
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 5
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 1
- Trails Hike
- 4
- Trails Trail Running
- 4
- Total Distance
- 6 miles
- Total Descent
- 2,431 ft
- Total Vertical
- 901 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 1,216 ft
- Reports
- 13
- Photos
- 1
- Completed Counter
- 222
Popular Wainuiomata Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 3.2 • 1,804 ft • 0 ft • 108 •
Very much in the same flavor as neighboring Pavlova, this is a steep feral track through beech forest. Just as steep as Pavlova, but with a more purpose-built rather than natural feel, it's a shade lower in difficulty. But don't let the...
• 80 ★ 4.0 • 2 miles • 298 ft • 25 •
A gentle amble through gums trees and regenerating native bush, this track provides a pleasant entry to the Wainuiomata Waterworks Recreation Area. The best way is to start at the car park on Reservoir road and head north up the gentle...
• 60 ★ 0.0 • 3,540 ft • 525 ft • 9 •
A really steep in the climbing part, be ready to push your bike a lot.
Photos of Wainuiomata Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gums Loop | Feb 11, 2024 @ 1:03am Feb 11, 2024 | Dry | deskpop | ||
| Tana Umaga Track | Feb 11, 2024 @ 1:00am Feb 11, 2024 | Dry | deskpop | ||
| Dig This | Feb 6, 2024 @ 1:08am Feb 6, 2024 | Dry | donalduck | ||
| Spear-cut | Mar 25, 2022 @ 7:47pm Mar 25, 2022 | Variable | donalduck |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| livvyi123 | wishlist | skillpark | activity #90962209 | Mar 20, 2026 @ 9:16pm Mar 20, 2026 |
| jamesreidrides | ridden | trail | activity #85211726 | Dec 5, 2025 @ 8:56pm Dec 5, 2025 |
| emmacm3 | ridden | trail | activity #84210616 and 1 more | Nov 15, 2025 @ 3:19pm Nov 15, 2025 |
| Geraldthe3 | difficultyvote | trail | activity #76913105 | Jul 28, 2025 @ 2:25pm Jul 28, 2025 |
| donalduck | difficultyvote | trail | activity #75294321 | Jul 5, 2025 @ 8:52pm Jul 5, 2025 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| trail | Start from Sunny Grove and ride up the 4wd... | Nov 27, 2023 @ 1:43am Nov 27, 2023 | ||
| trail | Cant find the trail, any way to get up with... | Nov 11, 2023 @ 5:04pm Nov 11, 2023 | ||
| trail | Very overgrown and can’t be ridden to full... | Mar 25, 2022 @ 7:48pm Mar 25, 2022 | ||
| trail | Awesome track. But is overgrown. Needs a prune | Mar 30, 2019 @ 5:56pm Mar 30, 2019 | ||
| trail | Is there a Fwd track up from Sunny Drive? The... | Apr 9, 2017 @ 1:21am Apr 9, 2017 |
Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wainuiomata BMX Track | skill park | Wainuiomata |
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 5 | 5 miles | 2,024 ft | 3 miles | 902 ft | #8,601 | #100 | 1 | 13 | 801 | ||
| Gravel Bike | 1 | 2 miles | 364 ft | 3,701 ft | 748 ft | #4,836 | #75 | |||||
| Hike | 4 | 5 miles | 1,378 ft | 2 miles | 902 ft | #7,593 | #87 | 5 | 366 | |||
| Trail Running | 4 | 5 miles | 1,378 ft | 2 miles | 902 ft | #7,108 | #84 | 5 | 48 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Wainuiomata?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Wainuiomata are:
- Gums Loop (4/5)
- Spear-cut (4/5)
- Dig This (3.8/5)
- Tana Umaga Track (0/5)
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Where can I park to ride in Wainuiomata?
There are 1 parking locations listed in Wainuiomata. The most popular parking spots are:
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What is the longest trail in Wainuiomata?
The longest trail in Wainuiomata is Gums Loop at 1.7 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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How many trails are in Wainuiomata?
Wainuiomata has a total of 6 trails. Of those, 5 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Wainuiomata to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Wainuiomata?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Wainuiomata is Tana Umaga Track with 525 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Wainuiomata?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Wainuiomata is Spear-cut with 620 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Wainuiomata?
Wainuiomata supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Wainuiomata?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Wainuiomata is Tana Umaga Track with an average grade of 6.1%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are the trails open in Wainuiomata?
The overall region status for Wainuiomata is Minor Issue / Yellow. Out of 4 trails:
- Clear / Green: 3
- Significant Issue / Amber: 1
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What is the highest summit in Wainuiomata?
The highest summit in Wainuiomata is Puketaha at 2,507 ft elevation.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Wainuiomata?
The most popular Strava segments in Wainuiomata are:
- Gums Downhill (25 athletes)
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Wainuiomata?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Wainuiomata are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Wainuiomata?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Wainuiomata are:
- Gums Loop (4/5)
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