8.1 miles
Distance
1,678 ft
Climb
-1,671 ft
Descent
1,305 ft
High Point

Long loop of the 2018 Creek to Peak

Please note: some trails will be ridden backwards on race day - this is not permitted outside of the event.

Detailed Description
2018 Creek to Peak is a 8 mile intermediate race route located near Wellington. This mountain bike only route can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 22 trails. This route climbs 1,678 ft with a max elevation of 1,305 ft then descends -1,671 ft.
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26 Reviews & Comments

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mtb-tech-geek (Jun 25, 2022 at 21:37)
Trail Three Brothers (Part 3)
Smooth rock based track
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mtb-tech-geek (Jun 25, 2022 at 20:36)
Trail Miro
Good singletrack with a mix of up and down sections
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cmwgn (May 7, 2022 at 21:04)
Trail Aratihi
Pylon to the junction with upswing is steep and rocky.
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simon-ob MPS (Apr 1, 2022 at 17:09)
Trail Three Brothers (Part 2)
Technical features don’t only define the difficulty of trails @deester. Factors like width of the bench and corridor, gradient, steepness of short sections and exposure on outside of trail go into the mix when grading a trail. Take a beginner who is comfortable on genuine G2 like Magic Carpet and it’s a step up.
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OliverRoozen (Oct 17, 2021 at 4:15)
Trail Upswing
Luckily for all the benefactors this is probably the best climbing trail in Wellington
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OliverRoozen (Oct 17, 2021 at 4:14)
Trail Sally Alley
The revised version of Sally Ally is an uncanny ride, where the perfectly-groomed machine-dug trail seems inexplicably cambered and determined to throw you into the abyss. It is a truly soulless trail. I expect that it will wear in over the next few years to be much better. Watch this space.
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deester84 (Sep 24, 2021 at 13:35)
Trail Peak Flow
Fine if you like flow trails - very little technicality. Can get some decent speeds up.
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deester84 (Sep 24, 2021 at 5:36)
Trail Upswing
Pretty easy non-technical path that heads towards the top of Makara Hill. Very impressive bridge!
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deester84 (Sep 24, 2021 at 5:07)
Trail Sally Alley
Rebuilt last section has smoothed out all technical sections. Disappointing after what it used to be like. There was a slip I believe but did the whole section have to be flattened?
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deester84 (Sep 24, 2021 at 4:59)
Trail Aratihi
First section from pylon is a really good rocky climb. Part after it joins the Upswing trail is pretty featureless non-technical path that meanders up the hill. The vehicle track gets you to the top far more quickly.
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deester84 (Sep 24, 2021 at 4:54)
Trail Three Brothers (Part 2)
Have to say that this is never a blue/intermediate trail - I can't remember one single technical feature on it. Definitely a green trail in my opinion.
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BevanJackson (Aug 25, 2021 at 2:59)
Trail Peak Flow
wellington’s favourite trail. usually open
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SingletrackNZ (Oct 5, 2020 at 22:10)
Trail Peak Flow
Open again, flowing well now! Dry, with some loose material in the bottom of the resculpted corners. Definitely a faster ride than before the recent maintenance.
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tglcontracting (Aug 9, 2020 at 16:06)
Trail Peak Flow
Closed for much needed maintenance. Plenty of alternative tracks open.
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NickMcB (Jul 31, 2020 at 23:17)
Trail Smokin'
A sweet flowy intermediate grade track.
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a3yuvraj (Sep 2, 2019 at 19:11)
Trail Sally Alley
Great trail! Good for bikers looking to move up from green to blue trails! Not many steep climbs and descents and fairly flat. Definetly one of my favorite Makara trails and the views are stunning!
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Pierlero (Apr 26, 2019 at 23:11)
Trail Lazy Fern
Good trail. Easy to ride fast . No technical features other than a couple wood bridges and some high berms.
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Pierlero (Apr 26, 2019 at 23:11)
Trail Lazy Fern
Good trail. Easy to ride fast . No technical features other than a couple wood bridges and some high berms.
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Pierlero (Apr 26, 2019 at 23:03)
Trail Peak Flow
Very nice flow trail you can carry lots of speed. Not a very difficult trail. Some areas are a little beaten up.
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sminchnz (Feb 6, 2019 at 0:54)
Trail Peak Flow
Pretty beaten up at the moment - dislodged rocks and potholes in a few spots. Keeps you on your toes.
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longliveenduro MTB - Augsburg (Jan 13, 2018 at 22:21)
Trail Upswing
Wow!
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longliveenduro MTB - Augsburg (Jan 13, 2018 at 22:20)
Trail Sally Alley
Very good and rideable uphill follow up for Koru! Great work!
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longliveenduro MTB - Augsburg (Jan 13, 2018 at 22:19)
Trail Koru
Best uphill I have ever ridden...and I hate uphills! But this can easily be done even with my super heavy freeride bike! Nice work
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longliveenduro MTB - Augsburg (Jan 13, 2018 at 22:19)
Trail Koru
Best uphill I have ever ridden...and I hate uphills! But this can easily be done even with my super heavy freeride bike! Nice work
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longliveenduro MTB - Augsburg (Jan 13, 2018 at 22:19)
Trail Koru
Best uphill I have ever ridden...and I hate uphills! But this can easily be done even with my super heavy freeride bike! Nice work
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Jam-nz (Jan 9, 2018 at 1:55)
Trail Aratihi
Dry and a few ruts. Still good.
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Trails in Route

Details

  • Race Course
  • Riding area
    Mākara Peak Mountain Bike Park
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Blue
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • Bike type
    XC, Fat, CX
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Physical rating
    Moderate
  • Ridelogs
    121
More Stats for 2018 Creek to Peak mountain bike route
  • Altitude min
    441 ft
  • Altitude start
    445 ft
  • Altitude end
    453 ft
  • Grade max
    -60.4%
  • Grade min
    52.2%
  • Distance climb
    3 miles
  • Distance down
    4 miles
  • Distance flat
    5,187 ft
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BEST NZMTB| WELLINGTON TRAIL: Peakflow to Starfish
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Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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Aratihi
Jan 22, 2023 @ 9:20pm
Jan 22, 2023
Getting narrow and overgrown on top half. Needs a haircut reporter
Upswing
Jan 22, 2023 @ 9:18pm
Jan 22, 2023
Getting very overgrown reporter
Koru
Jan 15, 2023 @ 5:18am
Jan 15, 2023
Sally Alley
Jan 14, 2023 @ 9:18pm
Jan 14, 2023
Three Brothers (Part 1)
Jan 14, 2023 @ 9:18pm
Jan 14, 2023
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