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879 ft
Distance
-192 ft
Descent
00:02:50
Avg time
-192 ft
Altitude change
925 ft
Altitude min
1,116 ft
Altitude max
1,116 ft
Altitude start
925 ft
Altitude end
-21.9%
Grade
-42.4%
Grade max
-5.1%
Grade min
879 ft
Distance down
00:02:50
Avg time

Down Pipe Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Wrights Hill
    Wellington
  • AKA
    Long Drop, Downpipe
  • Difficulty Rating
    Double Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    10 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Extreme
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Skinny

Alternative entrance to Deliverance

Going down the track there is a series of increasingly steep and technical drops. The final drop, immediately after Evil branches off to the left, is ridiculously steep. The clay surface means this should only be attempted in dry conditions.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Mar 10, 2026 @ 11:13pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Mar 10, 2026
Looking good
Mar 12, 2022 @ 7:41pm
Mar 12, 2022
 Someone's put a fence up and closed it, gutted.
Nov 6, 2021 @ 3:29am
Nov 6, 2021
 Too wet to ride. Give it a miss:
Aug 21, 2016 @ 11:40pm
Aug 21, 2016
Jan 9, 2015 @ 1:45am
Jan 9, 2015
 The track entrance is quite overgrown at the moment and so is the track.
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on Mar 10, 2026
Avg: 3.69 (4 votes)
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        Directions to down-pipe trailhead (-41.296510, 174.737410)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Down Pipe

        ▼ Where is Down Pipe located?
        Down Pipe is located in Wrights Hill, Wellington, New Zealand. It is part of the Wrights Hill trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -41.29651, 174.73741.
        ▼ How hard is Down Pipe?
        Down Pipe is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Extreme. The average grade is 21.9%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Down Pipe?
        The trail has 192 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 925 ft to 1,116 ft.
        ▼ Is Down Pipe a point to point trail?
        Down Pipe is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Down Pipe?
        Down Pipe is 879 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Down Pipe?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Down Pipe. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Down Pipe?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Down Pipe are:
        • July (1 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Down Pipe? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Down Pipe are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Down Pipe?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 12 minutes to ride Down Pipe. The trail is 879 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Down Pipe?
        Down Pipe is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 47 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 69 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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