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4,898 ft
Distance
198 ft
Climb
-174 ft
Descent
754 ft
High Point
23 ft
Altitude change
564 ft
Altitude min
564 ft
Altitude start
587 ft
Altitude end
0.5%
Grade
-23.5%
Grade max
30.6%
Grade min
2,546 ft
Distance climb
1,824 ft
Distance down
528 ft
Distance flat
A short and fun loop starting from the entrance to the Tunnel Gully recreation area.
The loop starts with Station Link and is a nice uphill through some new pine on to Station Drive, part of the Rimutaka Cycle Trail - the old railway line that served as the rail link between Wellington and the Wairarapa.
Once on Station Drive hand a left and enjoy the gentle ride to the start of G-Drop.
G-Drop is a fun down trail back to the start of Station Link. G-Drop features a couple of rolldowns. G-Drop can be slippery after a bit of rain.
Detailed Description
Short Session Loop is a 4,898 ft moderately popular easy route located near Upper Hutt. This mountain bike only route can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 10 trails. This route climbs 198 ft with a max elevation of 754 ft then descends -174 ft.
Trail Issues on Route
- Closed: 1 trail (newest: Jun 4, 2026)
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Stats
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Distance4,898 ft
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Avg time25 min 0 sec
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Altitude min564 ft
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Altitude start564 ft
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Altitude end587 ft
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Climb198 ft
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Descent-174 ft
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Grade0.5%
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Grade max-23.5%
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Grade min30.6%
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Distance climb2,546 ft
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Distance down1,824 ft
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Distance flat528 ft
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Difficulty ratingGreen
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DirectionOne Direction
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Physical ratingModerate
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G-Drop | Tunnel Gully | Wellington, NZ | FAST & FUN! (Grade 3)
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