more stats
2,654 ft
Distance
19 ft
Climb
-323 ft
Descent
00:09:41
Avg time
-302 ft
Altitude change
598 ft
Altitude min
909 ft
Altitude max
909 ft
Altitude start
607 ft
Altitude end
-11.4%
Grade
-43.7%
Grade max
10.8%
Grade min
423 ft
Distance climb
2,080 ft
Distance down
154 ft
Distance flat
00:09:41
Avg time

K Hole Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Western Hills
    Wellington
  • AKA
    98DH
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #97094 in Mountain Biking
  • National Ranking
    #2,201 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Extreme
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Jump, Gap Jump, Rock Face
  • Land Owner

Formally known as 98DH.

Shuttle friendly DH track. Now ends with a gap jump since the old track was rerouted.

Access Info

Access top of trail by the playground by 99 Montgomery Ave, Karori. Ride along Skyline track fro approx 400 m then entrace is on the left. Entrance is a short climb to a wooden platform.

Tags
DropsJumpsRock slabsShuttle access

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K Hole Trail Reports

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Jan 10, 2026 @ 5:05pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Jan 9, 2026
Running well currently. Frank n beans jump at the top is overgrown now though.
Jan 13, 2025 @ 2:21pm
Jan 13, 2025
Mar 25, 2024 @ 10:48am
Mar 25, 2024
Dec 6, 2023 @ 10:07am
Dec 6, 2023
Needs a spring haircut, otherwise it’s mint
Feb 25, 2019 @ 11:42pm
Feb 25, 2019
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on Jan 10, 2026
Dry
Avg: 4.3 (7 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      2 Reviews & Comments

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is K Hole located?
      K Hole is located in Western Hills, Wellington, New Zealand. It is part of the Western Hills trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -41.2796, 174.72462.
      ▼ How hard is K Hole?
      K Hole is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Extreme. The average grade is 11.4%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for K Hole?
      K Hole has 19 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 323 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 598 ft to 909 ft.
      ▼ Is K Hole a point to point trail?
      Yes, K Hole is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is K Hole?
      K Hole is 2,654 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on K Hole?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on K Hole. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride K Hole?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride K Hole are:
      • March (8 activities)
      • November (6 activities)
      • February (5 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access K Hole? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to K Hole are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride K Hole?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 10 minutes to ride K Hole. The trail is 2,654 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is K Hole?
      K Hole is a moderately popular trail. There have been 569 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 602 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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