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3,058 ft
Distance
14 ft
Climb
-229 ft
Descent
00:06:16
Avg time
-213 ft
Altitude change
590 ft
Altitude min
816 ft
Altitude max
805 ft
Altitude start
591 ft
Altitude end
-7%
Grade
-25.9%
Grade max
9%
Grade min
282 ft
Distance climb
2,372 ft
Distance down
367 ft
Distance flat
00:06:16
Avg time

Middle Pig Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Advanced (3 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #82206 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #36400 in E-Biking
    • #347560 in Trail Running
    • #130744 in Hiking
    • #16776 in Winter Fat Biking
  • National Ranking
    #1,836 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand [+]
    • #870 in E-Biking
    • #4,123 in Trail Running
    • #1,817 in Hiking
    • #171 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Downhill Only for E-Biking
    • Downhill Only for Trail Running
    • Downhill Only for Hiking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump, Other
  • Land Owner
    Greater Wellington Regional Council (GWRC)

Middle Pig, Middle Pig, Let Me In. The first three quarters of this trail are technical cross country, zig zagging out to the end of the ridge it's built on. It then points downhill for a high speed run to the bottom where it links to Lower Times Tables via a ford across the creek.

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BermsDropsJumps

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  • 17 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Oct 30, 2026
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Middle Pig Trail Reports

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Aug 30, 2026 @ 4:26pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Aug 29, 2026
reporter Trail is lost to pine needles in some sections. Would be hard to follow if you don't know where you're going. Will likely get a sweep and tidy up...
Jun 7, 2026 @ 9:03am (Pacific/Auckland)
Jun 6, 2026
reporter Pretty overrun with pine needles at preset. Steep chute at the end is treacherous in the wet as usual.
Jun 7, 2026 @ 9:03am (Pacific/Auckland)
Jun 6, 2026
reporter Pretty overrun with pine needles at preset. Steep chute at the end is treacherous in the wet as usual.
May 23, 2026 @ 4:14pm (Pacific/Auckland)
May 22, 2026
Great ride with plenty of features. The direction of the trail can get confusing at first glance on 2 or so parts but not all that difficult after...
Dec 22, 2025 @ 10:15am (Pacific/Auckland)
Dec 21, 2025
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on Aug 30, 2026
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Avg: 3.89 (4 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to middle-pig trailhead (-41.096600, 175.160240)

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Middle Pig located?
      Middle Pig 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 -41.0966, 175.16024.
      ▼ How hard is Middle Pig?
      Middle Pig is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 7%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Middle Pig?
      Middle Pig has 14 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 229 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 590 ft to 816 ft.
      ▼ Is Middle Pig a point to point trail?
      Yes, Middle Pig is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Middle Pig?
      Middle Pig is 3,058 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Middle Pig?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Middle Pig. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Middle Pig?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Middle Pig are:
      • January (9 activities)
      • December (6 activities)
      • February (3 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Middle Pig? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Middle Pig are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Middle Pig?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Middle Pig. The trail is 3,058 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Middle Pig?
      Middle Pig is a very popular trail. There have been 628 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 585 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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