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10.2 miles
Distance
2,165 ft
Climb
-2,154 ft
Descent
1,301 ft
High Point
13 ft
Altitude change
441 ft
Altitude min
445 ft
Altitude start
459 ft
Altitude end
-54.1%
Grade max
46%
Grade min
4 miles
Distance climb
5 miles
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat
Easy Intermediate Loop - longer distance, but suited to less tech riders
Detailed Description
Kanuka Loop is a 10 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near Wellington. This mountain bike only route. This route includes 26 trails. This route climbs 2,165 ft with a max elevation of 1,301 ft then descends -2,154 ft.
Trail Issues on Route
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 2 trails (newest: Sep 12, 2026)
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Stats
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Distance10 miles
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Avg time2 hr 35 min
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Altitude change13 ft
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Altitude min441 ft
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Altitude start445 ft
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Altitude end459 ft
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Climb2,165 ft
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Descent-2,154 ft
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Grade max-54.1%
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Grade min46%
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Distance climb4 miles
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Distance down5 miles
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Distance flat1 mile
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Trails in Route
| 2,628 ft | |||||
| 4,226 ft | |||||
| 105 ft | |||||
| 1,230 ft | |||||
| 4,163 ft | |||||
| 3,609 ft | |||||
| 325 ft | |||||
| 144 ft | |||||
| 322 ft | |||||
| 1,385 ft | |||||
| 659 ft | |||||
| 2,867 ft | |||||
| 1 mile | |||||
| 141 ft | |||||
| 1 mile | |||||
| 617 ft | |||||
| 5,125 ft |
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Bike typeXC
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Nikau Valley @ Makara Peak Mountain Bike Park
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