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1,588 ft
Distance
-166 ft
Descent
00:01:21
Avg time
-164 ft
Altitude change
590 ft
Altitude min
758 ft
Altitude max
758 ft
Altitude start
594 ft
Altitude end
-10.3%
Grade
-27.5%
Grade max
3%
Grade min
121 ft
Distance climb
1,342 ft
Distance down
39 ft
Distance flat
00:01:21
Avg time
G-Drop Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Winter Fat Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaTunnel Gully (Pakuratahi Forest)
Upper Hutt -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity100 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeDH, AM, XC, Fat, Adaptive MTB
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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 Winter Fat Biking
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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 Allowed
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TTFs on TrailBerm, Drop, Jump
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Year Opened2015
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Land OwnerGreater Wellington Regional Council (GWRC)
Fast and flowing downhill through the forest. The steep ‘G Drop’ for which the trail is named can be bypassed by a new B-line to it’s right. (Note, its not actually a drop and can be rolled).
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 2 rides
- 20 miles average
6 Months
- 12 rides
- 15 miles avg distance
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- 147 rides
- Last: Jun 14, 2026
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Directions to gdrop trailhead
(-41.102330, 175.159410)
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Frequently Asked Questions About G-Drop
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Where is G-Drop located?
G-Drop is located in Tunnel Gully (Pakuratahi Forest), Upper Hutt, New Zealand. It is part of the Tunnel Gully (Pakuratahi Forest) trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -41.10233, 175.15941.
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How hard is G-Drop?
G-Drop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 10.3%.
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What is the elevation gain for G-Drop?
The trail has 166 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 590 ft to 758 ft.
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Is G-Drop a point to point trail?
Yes, G-Drop is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
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