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3.6 miles
Distance
740 ft
Climb
-739 ft
Descent
1,302 ft
High Point
2 ft
Altitude change
813 ft
Altitude min
1,300 ft
Altitude start
1,302 ft
Altitude end
-36.7%
Grade max
45.7%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
2,257 ft
Distance flat
From the summit, take the fun and flowy Zac’s Track into Kārearea. Return to the summit via T4. Can also be ridden from/to the entrance at the Mākara Road summit.
Detailed Description
Northern Loop is a 4 mile popular intermediate route located near Wellington. This mountain bike primary route can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 1 trails. This route climbs 740 ft with a max elevation of 1,302 ft then descends -739 ft.
Trail Issues on Route
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 1 trail (newest: Jun 20, 2026)
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Stats
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Distance4 miles
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Altitude min813 ft
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Altitude start1,300 ft
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Altitude end1,302 ft
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Climb740 ft
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Descent-739 ft
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Grade max-36.7%
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Grade min45.7%
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Distance climb1 mile
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Distance down2 miles
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Distance flat2,257 ft
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Primary ActivityMountain Bike
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Difficulty ratingBlue
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Route TypeLoop
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eBike Allowed
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DirectionOne Direction
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Physical ratingModerate
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- Walk north on Zac's Track.
- Continue for 200 meters.
- Keep left to stay on Zac's Track.
- Continue for 1 kilometer.
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Zac's Track - Mākara Peak Mountain Bike Park - Grade 3
trail: Zac's Track
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Dec 6, 2024
Wellington Enduro Series 2021- Round 3 Makara Peak (Stage 1 ZAC'S TRACK) E M3 Category
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Jun 21, 2026 @ 9:47am (Pacific/Auckland) Jun 20, 2026 |
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MPS MP Trail Crew & contributors - #55971 - 325 views
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