more stats
1,706 ft
Distance
5 ft
Climb
-105 ft
Descent
00:02:29
Avg time
-102 ft
Altitude change
959 ft
Altitude min
1,065 ft
Altitude max
1,061 ft
Altitude start
958 ft
Altitude end
-6%
Grade
-18.9%
Grade max
3.7%
Grade min
233 ft
Distance climb
1,224 ft
Distance down
249 ft
Distance flat
00:02:29
Avg time

Gingernuts Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Wainuiomata Trail Park (WTP)
    Lower Hutt
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #11487 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #15776 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2023

Gingernuts is a one way trail linking the ECNZ road to the Grade 5 Hub. It is a much more direct and quicker route than taking the Towai Traverse and helps separate the traffic

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 0 rides
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6 Months
  • 19 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 172 rides
  • Last: Sep 20, 2026
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on Jul 19, 2025
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Avg: 3.98 (1 votes)
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      1 Review & Comments

      simon-ob
      Great little trail that flows really well. Well designed and built corners that work at a range of speeds.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Gingernuts located?
      Gingernuts is located in Wainuiomata Trail Park (WTP), Lower Hutt, New Zealand. It is part of the Wainuiomata Trail Park (WTP) trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -41.23262, 174.93182.
      ▼ How hard is Gingernuts?
      Gingernuts is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 6%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Gingernuts?
      Gingernuts has 5 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 105 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 959 ft to 1,065 ft.
      ▼ Is Gingernuts a point to point trail?
      Yes, Gingernuts is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Gingernuts?
      Gingernuts is 1,706 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Gingernuts?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Gingernuts. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Gingernuts?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Gingernuts are:
      • February (28 activities)
      • January (24 activities)
      • March (23 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Gingernuts? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Gingernuts are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Gingernuts?
      The estimated time to ride Gingernuts is approximately 2 minutes. The trail is 1,706 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Gingernuts?
      Gingernuts is a very popular trail. There have been 1,410 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,645 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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