more stats
1.1 miles
Distance
389 ft
Climb
-147 ft
Descent
00:14:23
Avg time
243 ft
Altitude change
366 ft
Altitude min
668 ft
Altitude max
377 ft
Altitude start
620 ft
Altitude end
4.4%
Grade
-25.4%
Grade max
33.8%
Grade min
3,448 ft
Distance climb
1,959 ft
Distance down
157 ft
Distance flat
00:14:23
Avg time

Clinical Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Waimapihi Reserve
    Wellington
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #153995 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #149997 in Trail Running
    • #157179 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #3,387 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand [+]
    • #2,493 in Trail Running
    • #2,195 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Uphill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    WCC

Clinical passes through regenerating native bush and crosses some very steep slopes.

The trail is designated 2 way for foot traffic and uphill only for cycle traffic.

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Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 13.1 km average
6 Months
  • 79 rides
  • 17.1 km avg distance
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  • 1,279 rides
  • Last: Oct 27, 2026
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Clinical Trail Reports

Status:
on Aug 29, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.14 (8 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to clinical trailhead (-41.296420, 174.755780)

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      4 Reviews & Comments

      CharlieColly
      Good trail cuts through some lovey bush and still so close to town. Couple of short steep sections - good ride.
      deester84
      Really nice climbing trail that clings to the side of the hill. Joins up with Highbury Fling to head towards the wind turbine.
      whynotnowtoday
      good trail but i think signposting needs to be improved writing that is 1 cm to 1.5 cm tall is not sufficient to denote trail direction when cycling past, it fine for walkers but no good for bikes . Suggest red circles with crosses and green squares with ticks on both sides of the trail would be much better and eraser to see on the run.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Clinical located?
      Clinical is located in Waimapihi Reserve, Wellington, New Zealand. It is part of the Waimapihi Reserve trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -41.29642, 174.75578.
      ▼ How hard is Clinical?
      Clinical is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 4.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Clinical?
      Clinical has 389 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 147 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 366 ft to 668 ft.
      ▼ Is Clinical a point to point trail?
      Yes, Clinical is a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Clinical?
      Clinical is 1.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Clinical?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Clinical. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Clinical?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Clinical are:
      • November (57 activities)
      • January (55 activities)
      • August (52 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Clinical? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Clinical are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Clinical?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 14 minutes to ride Clinical. The trail is 1.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Clinical?
      Clinical is a very popular trail. There have been 11,126 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 10,267 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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