more stats
1,722 ft
Distance
182 ft
Climb
-3 ft
Descent
00:05:47
Avg time
177 ft
Altitude change
750 ft
Altitude min
932 ft
Altitude max
754 ft
Altitude start
932 ft
Altitude end
10.3%
Grade
-12.3%
Grade max
32.9%
Grade min
1,473 ft
Distance climb
144 ft
Distance down
105 ft
Distance flat
00:05:47
Avg time

BeeSwitched Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Tunnel Gully (Pakuratahi Forest)
    Upper Hutt
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #99628 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #248185 in E-Biking
    • #449076 in Trail Running
    • #453607 in Hiking
    • #49490 in Winter Fat Biking
  • National Ranking
    #2,281 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand [+]
    • #3,391 in E-Biking
    • #5,204 in Trail Running
    • #5,176 in Hiking
    • #407 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Uphill Only[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Uphill Only for E-Biking
    • Uphill Only for Trail Running
    • Uphill Only for Hiking
    • Uphill Only for Winter Fat Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2021
  • Land Owner
    Greater Wellington Regional Council (GWRC)

New climbing trail to connect to 250 East, which was previously accessed via 2 way trail Bee Line. Bee Line is now downhill only.

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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6 Months
  • 4 rides
  • 16 miles avg distance
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  • 35 rides
  • Last: Oct 9, 2026
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BeeSwitched Trail Reports

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Sep 19, 2026 @ 9:14am (Pacific/Auckland)
Sep 18, 2026
 reporter Still rideable after winter. Spring growth hasn’t taken off yet.
Jan 14, 2025 @ 4:51pm
Jan 14, 2025
Oct 5, 2023 @ 10:15am
Oct 5, 2023
Apr 24, 2022 @ 3:45pm
Apr 24, 2022
Jan 8, 2022 @ 11:22pm
Jan 8, 2022
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Status:
on Sep 19, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      3 Reviews & Comments

      Wookieetron5000
      Will be losing this track and all others on the upper side of Station Drive to forestry operations mid to late 2026.
      RavLukk
      Wonderful experience riding with an e-bike followed by 250 East climb and 250 East DH

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is BeeSwitched located?
      BeeSwitched 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 -41.10238, 175.15933.
      ▼ How hard is BeeSwitched?
      BeeSwitched is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 10.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for BeeSwitched?
      BeeSwitched has 182 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 3 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 750 ft to 932 ft.
      ▼ Is BeeSwitched a point to point trail?
      Yes, BeeSwitched is a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is BeeSwitched?
      BeeSwitched is 1,722 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on BeeSwitched?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on BeeSwitched. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access BeeSwitched? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to BeeSwitched are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride BeeSwitched?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride BeeSwitched. The trail is 1,722 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is BeeSwitched?
      BeeSwitched is a very popular trail. There have been 328 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 324 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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