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1.4 miles
Distance
265 ft
Climb
-538 ft
Descent
00:10:30
Avg time
-272 ft
Altitude change
502 ft
Altitude min
855 ft
Altitude max
855 ft
Altitude start
583 ft
Altitude end
-71.481%
Grade max
39.353%
Grade min
2,692 ft
Distance climb
3,420 ft
Distance down
1,035 ft
Distance flat
00:10:30
Avg time

Chartwell Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Western Hills
    Wellington
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 45 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 80 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    XC, Gravel, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for Gravel Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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on Apr 27, 2024
Ideal
Avg: 3.86 (2 votes)
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      Directions to chartwell trailhead (-41.262580, 174.746480)

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      1 Review & Comments

      Dave967
      It's a nice area to have fun and nice views, you can see some animals around

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Chartwell located?
      Chartwell is located in Western Hills, Wellington, New Zealand. It is part of the Western Hills trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -41.26258, 174.74648.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Chartwell?
      Chartwell has 265 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 538 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 502 ft to 855 ft.
      ▼ Is Chartwell a point to point trail?
      Chartwell is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ How long is Chartwell?
      Chartwell is 1.4 miles long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Chartwell?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Chartwell. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Chartwell?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Chartwell are:
      • September (11 activities)
      • April (5 activities)
      • August (5 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Chartwell? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Chartwell are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Chartwell?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 11 minutes to ride Chartwell. The trail is 1.4 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Chartwell?
      Chartwell is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,721 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,528 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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