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5,226 ft
Distance
175 ft
Climb
-171 ft
Descent
00:07:56
Avg time
4 ft
Altitude change
751 ft
Altitude min
797 ft
Altitude max
754 ft
Altitude start
758 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-22.7%
Grade max
29.1%
Grade min
1,988 ft
Distance climb
2,333 ft
Distance down
909 ft
Distance flat
00:07:56
Avg time
Magic Carpet Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaMākara Peak Mountain Bike Park
Wellington -
Ref Number#202
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Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyGreen (3 votes)
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Local Popularity75 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 55 in E-Biking
- 45 in Trail Running
- 65 in Hiking
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Trail ExposureNormal
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingEasy
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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, Bridge
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Ride in RainYes
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Year Opened2017
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Land OwnerWellington City Council
In late 2025 Magic Carpet was changed to ride in the opposite direction. It now begins at the picnic table at the top of Koru. The second half is being rebuilt and improved with a new downhill section that will open in 2026. Riders can return along Koru back to the picnic table.
Magic Carpet is a flowy, wide trail that's pretty flat compared with the rest of the park, with a few gentle up and downs along the way. When combined with Miro, Rimu and Lazy Fern It's a great option for beginners and riders new to mountain biking to help develop skills, confidence and fitness.
Originally built by WCC contractors and Mākara Peak Supporters in late 1999, Magic Carpet was extended to create a loop back to Lazy Fern in 2017.
Access Info
It now starts beside the picnic table at the junction that includes in the end of Koru and Big Tom's Wheelie, and the beginning of SWIGG and Lazy Fern.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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Past Week
- 6 rides
- 11 miles average
6 Months
- 72 rides
- 12 miles avg distance
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- 553 rides
- Last: Sep 19, 2026
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Directions to magic-carpet trailhead
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