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1.2 miles
Distance
74 ft
Climb
-508 ft
Descent
00:10:16
Avg time
-433 ft
Altitude change
653 ft
Altitude min
1,123 ft
Altitude max
1,086 ft
Altitude start
653 ft
Altitude end
-6.7%
Grade
-40.9%
Grade max
22.2%
Grade min
1,480 ft
Distance climb
4,121 ft
Distance down
873 ft
Distance flat
00:10:16
Avg time
Freewheel Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaWainuiomata Trail Park (WTP)
Lower Hutt -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultySecondary Access Road/Trail (9 votes)
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Local Popularity100 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 100 in E-Biking
- 85 in Trail Running
- 65 in Hiking
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National Ranking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeDH, AM, XC
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DirectionDownhill PrimaryPopular Direction Shown
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Physical RatingModerate
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SeasonAll year
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailBridge, Drop, Jump, Rock Face
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Ride in RainYes
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Year Opened2013
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Land OwnerHutt City Council
Freewheel is a fast flowing single track taking you from the Towai Trig to the Wainuiomata Hill Rd summit.
Freewheel traverses the western side of the hill (the Hutt side). It is fast flowing with an array of jumps, drops, switchbacks, shoots, banked turns, and lots of lovely gorse to catch you if come off and fall down the hill.
source: WTP Freewheel trail info
Access Info
Access is from the ECNZ 4x4 access road. You can either ride up the access road, ride Labyrinth until the Spoonhill/Towai Traverse junction and join the access road or ride to the end of Towai Traverse. At the end of Towai Traverse turn left (south) and follow the access road until you see the entrance to Freewheel on the right (across a little wooden bridge).
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 9 rides
- 14 miles average
6 Months
- 87 rides
- 11 miles avg distance
All
- 880 rides
- Last: Oct 6, 2026
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Directions to freewheel trailhead
(-41.233880, 174.929520)
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4 Reviews & Comments
cmwgn
Starting to get a bit rough in places and needs a good trim, but still a fun ride.
deester84
Superb trail with excellent views out across the bay. Switchbacks, ramps, drops and rocky sections - fantastic fun and one of the best trails in the Wellington area.
Rsrider
Great track with nice technical turns and a couple of drops as well. Can get some good speed up along the cliff side as well.
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