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4,006 ft
Distance
28 ft
Climb
-279 ft
Descent
00:02:37
Avg time
-252 ft
Altitude change
738 ft
Altitude min
990 ft
Altitude max
990 ft
Altitude start
738 ft
Altitude end
-6.3%
Grade
-30.5%
Grade max
13%
Grade min
525 ft
Distance climb
2,566 ft
Distance down
860 ft
Distance flat
00:02:37
Avg time
Flow K Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Gravel Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaKaitoke Regional Park
Upper Hutt -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity65 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 90 in E-Biking
- 5 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeDH, AM, XC, Gravel
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DirectionDownhill Only[+]Popular Direction Shown
- Downhill Only for E-Biking
- Downhill Only for Trail Running
- Downhill Only for Hiking
- Downhill Only for Gravel Biking
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailBerm, Drop, Jump
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Land OwnerGreater Wellington Regional Council (GWRC)
The completely re-built Flow K. Starts by traversing along the side of the hill with a few ups and downs and some steep switchback climbs before heading all the way to the bottom.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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6 Months
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- 10 miles avg distance
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- 79 rides
- Last: Jun 12, 2026
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Directions to flow-k trailhead
(-41.084770, 175.160870)
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Nearby Trails
- Pylon Loop Track 39 ft
- Station Drive 997 ft
- Underpass To Pylon Loop 1,375 ft
- Kaitoke Hill 1,460 ft
- Goat Rock 3,625 ft
Kaitoke Regional Park
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Frequently Asked Questions About Flow K
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Where is Flow K located?
Flow K is located in Kaitoke Regional Park, Upper Hutt, New Zealand. It is part of the Kaitoke Regional Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -41.08477, 175.16087.
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How hard is Flow K?
Flow K is rated as Advanced difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 6.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for Flow K?
Flow K has 8 m of elevation gain. The trail has 85 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 225 m to 302 m.
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Is Flow K a point to point trail?
Yes, Flow K is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
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