6.8 miles
Distance
1,393 ft
Climb
-1,388 ft
Descent
1,305 ft
High Point
4 ft
Altitude change
445 ft
Altitude min
455 ft
Altitude start
459 ft
Altitude end
-54.1%
Grade max
44.3%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
4,639 ft
Distance flat

An easy loop that still goes up to the summit

Detailed Description
Makara easy-ish loop is a 7 mile popular easy route located near Wellington. This mountain bike primary route can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 15 trails. This route climbs 1,393 ft with a max elevation of 1,305 ft then descends -1,388 ft.
Tags
BridgesSummit

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Stats

  • Distance
    7 miles
  • Avg time
    1 hr 31 min
  • Altitude min
    445 ft
  • Altitude start
    455 ft
  • Altitude end
    459 ft
  • Climb
    1,393 ft
  • Descent
    -1,388 ft
  • Grade max
    -54.1%
  • Grade min
    44.3%
  • Distance climb
    3 miles
  • Distance down
    3 miles
  • Distance flat
    4,639 ft

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Details

  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Other Activities
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Difficulty rating
    Green
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • eBike Allowed
  • Bike type
    AM, XC, Adaptive MTB, CX, Gravel
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Physical rating
    Moderate
  • Activity Logs
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Trail transparency
  • Singletrack
  • Unpaved
Peak Flow
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Peak Flow
trail: Peak Flow
4:44 | 45 | comments: 0 | favs:
Jan 6, 2026
G.D. Loan Rider.
Riding at Makara Peak Wellington.
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Riding at Makara Peak Wellington.
trail: Peak Flow
4:00 | 298 | comments: 0 | favs:
Oct 25, 2023

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