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1.9 miles
Distance
693 ft
Climb
-519 ft
Descent
00:22:06
Avg time
174 ft
Altitude change
948 ft
Altitude min
1,470 ft
Altitude max
963 ft
Altitude start
1,138 ft
Altitude end
1.767%
Grade
-43.264%
Grade max
44.577%
Grade min
5,085 ft
Distance climb
4,109 ft
Distance down
678 ft
Distance flat
00:22:06
Avg time

Back Road Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Tunnel Gully (Pakuratahi Forest)
    Upper Hutt
  • Difficulty Rating
    Access Trail or Doubletrack Rate
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 50 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    Gravel, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Greater Wellington Regional Council (GWRC)

Alternative to a section of the Rimutaka Incline, running along and up a parallel valley

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 34 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Jun 18, 2026
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Apr 3, 2026 @ 1:57pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Apr 2, 2026
 Couple of trees have been cleared after recent storms. Little bit of overgrown bushes on the last corner. But nothing that can't be ridden through.
Jan 20, 2025 @ 12:28pm
Jan 20, 2025
May 18, 2024 @ 1:44pm
May 18, 2024
 Running well. Loved the flowy downhill to Ladle Bend Road.
Apr 2, 2023 @ 3:24am
Apr 2, 2023
 All slips cleared. bit overgrown in places but it's the time of year..
Feb 10, 2023 @ 8:09pm
Feb 10, 2023
 Fully clear end to end. You can see where the washouts and slips were but has been cleaned up nicely. The short ravine bit felt a bit dodgy as the...
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Back Road

        ▼ Where is Back Road located?
        Back Road is located in Tunnel Gully (Pakuratahi Forest), Upper Hutt, New Zealand. It is part of the Tunnel Gully (Pakuratahi Forest) trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -41.12216, 175.20239.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Back Road?
        Back Road has 693 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 519 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 948 ft to 1,470 ft.
        ▼ Is Back Road a point to point trail?
        Back Road is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
        ▼ How long is Back Road?
        Back Road is 1.9 miles long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Back Road?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Back Road. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Back Road?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Back Road are:
        • April (2 activities)
        • June (1 activities)
        • October (1 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Back Road? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Back Road are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Back Road?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 17 minutes to ride Back Road. The trail is 1.9 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Back Road?
        Back Road is a moderately popular trail. There have been 160 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 155 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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