15.5 miles
Distance
3,031 ft
Climb
-3,038 ft
Descent
1,305 ft
High Point
-8 ft
Altitude change
270 ft
Altitude min
519 ft
Altitude start
512 ft
Altitude end
-40.3%
Grade max
91.6%
Grade min
7 miles
Distance climb
7 miles
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat

Ngaio, skyline, makara return

Detailed Description
skyline is a 16 mile less popular intermediate route located near Wellington. This mountain bike only route. This route includes 34 trails. This route climbs 3,031 ft with a max elevation of 1,305 ft then descends -3,038 ft.

Trail Issues on Route

  • Minor Issue / Yellow: 1 trail (newest: Jul 11, 2026)

Stats

  • Distance
    16 miles
  • Avg time
    2 hr 57 min
  • Altitude change
    -8 ft
  • Altitude min
    270 ft
  • Altitude start
    519 ft
  • Altitude end
    512 ft
  • Climb
    3,031 ft
  • Descent
    -3,038 ft
  • Grade max
    -40.3%
  • Grade min
    91.6%
  • Distance climb
    7 miles
  • Distance down
    7 miles
  • Distance flat
    1 mile

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Trails in Route

Chartwell1 mile
Skyline2 miles
Skyline4,452 ft
Snake Charmer4,731 ft
Peak Flow1 mile
Three Brothers (Part 3)1,329 ft
Smokin'3,251 ft
Miro1,142 ft
Rimu Trail1,693 ft
Snake Charmer466 ft
Skyline5,220 ft
Skyline5,177 ft
Chartwell1 mile

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    Te Ahumairangi
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    Peak Flow
    Peak Flow
    trail: Peak Flow
    4:44 | 37 | comments: 0 | favs:
    Jan 6, 2026
    G.D. Loan Rider.
    Smokin' - Mākara Peak Mountain Bike Park -...
    Smokin' - Mākara Peak Mountain Bike Park - Grade 3
    trail: Smokin'
    3:19 | 98 | comments: 0 | favs:
    Dec 6, 2024

    Recent Trail Reports Along Route

    statustraildateconditiondescription
    Smokin'
    Jul 18, 2026 @ 1:04pm (Pacific/Auckland)
    Jul 17, 2026
    Peak Flow
    Jul 18, 2026 @ 1:00pm (Pacific/Auckland)
    Jul 17, 2026
    		Dried out well, pretty good for midwinter
    Snake Charmer
    Jul 18, 2026 @ 12:59pm (Pacific/Auckland)
    Jul 17, 2026
    Skyline
    Jul 12, 2026 @ 10:38am (Pacific/Auckland)
    Jul 11, 2026
    		Huge pine tree down at the start close to the Karori Park entrance. Rest is fine - bit wet in places with the recent rain.
    Three Brothers (Part 3)
    Jul 11, 2026 @ 1:12pm (Pacific/Auckland)
    Jul 10, 2026
    		Wet in places.
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