more stats
2,068 ft
Distance
108 ft
Climb
-137 ft
Descent
00:06:36
Avg time
-29 ft
Altitude change
307 ft
Altitude min
410 ft
Altitude max
344 ft
Altitude start
315 ft
Altitude end
-1.398%
Grade
-29.59%
Grade max
26.621%
Grade min
815 ft
Distance climb
1,254 ft
Distance down
00:06:36
Avg time

Bailout Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mākara Peak Mountain Bike Park
    Wellington
  • Difficulty Rating
    Advanced Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Advanced (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 30 in Trail Running
    • 40 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #65557 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #129046 in Trail Running
    • #89344 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge
  • Year Opened
    2014
  • Land Owner
    Wellington City Council

New exit out to South Karori Road from the bottom Leaping Lizard for those who don't want to have to climb back up into the park via Possum Bait Line. Makes Leaping Lizard a much more appealing prospect.

Built by the Makara Peak Supporters and several corporate work parties over 2014.

Access Info

From the bottom of Leaping Lizard and at the start of Possum Bait Line. Alternatively, you can grovel up it from South Karori Road. Look out for the bollard with the sign towards the end of the road. It crosses private property and close to a house so please respect the land owners.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Sep 5, 2026
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on Apr 4, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.84 (7 votes)
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      2 Reviews & Comments

      mylesarmstrong
      Somehow this trail is two way. Wtf. If you hitting this the uphill way ur on another level. Wouldn’t want to meet someone coming the opposite direction.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Bailout located?
      Bailout is located in Mākara Peak Mountain Bike Park, Wellington, New Zealand. It is part of the Mākara Peak Mountain Bike Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -41.30332, 174.70692.
      ▼ How hard is Bailout?
      Bailout is rated as Advanced difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 1.398%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Bailout?
      Bailout has 108 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 137 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 307 ft to 410 ft.
      ▼ Is Bailout a point to point trail?
      Bailout is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Bailout?
      Bailout is 2,068 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Bailout?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Bailout. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Bailout?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Bailout are:
      • March (21 activities)
      • August (16 activities)
      • February (14 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Bailout? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Bailout are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Bailout?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Bailout. The trail is 2,068 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Bailout?
      Bailout is a moderately popular trail. There have been 2,654 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,468 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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