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5,194 ft
Distance
257 ft
Climb
-294 ft
Descent
00:07:37
Avg time
-37 ft
Altitude change
695 ft
Altitude min
820 ft
Altitude max
820 ft
Altitude start
784 ft
Altitude end
-0.7%
Grade
-35.4%
Grade max
47.4%
Grade min
2,480 ft
Distance climb
2,480 ft
Distance down
230 ft
Distance flat
00:07:37
Avg time
Missing Link Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaMākara Peak Mountain Bike Park
Wellington -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlue (4 votes)
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Local Popularity75 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 40 in Trail Running
- 60 in Hiking
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National Ranking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailBridge
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Ride in RainYes
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Year Opened1999
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Land OwnerWellington City Council
Old school singletrack that was one of the first built in the park by Makara Peak volunteers in 1998/1999.
It used to be the main singletrack route to the summit before Upswing was built. Is now largely left alone to age gracefully. Expect it to be narrow, rocky, pinch climbs, off camber and plenty of Makara rock.
Missing Link links the lower tracks to Aratihi, Leaping Lizard, Possum Track and Nikau Valley. It is narrow and has some nasty drop offs to be wary of. Most importantly Missing Link is a TWO WAY track so be careful on blind corners and ride like there is a walker / rider / elephant just around the corner.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 3 rides
- 11 miles average
6 Months
- 41 rides
- 13 miles avg distance
All
- 788 rides
- Last: Nov 7, 2026
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- Snow Packed
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- Snow Cover Partial
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- Prevalent Mud
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- Variable
- Ideal
- Dry
- Very Dry
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Directions to missing-link-17894 trailhead
(-41.296610, 174.710460)
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Feb 24, 2024 , Wellington
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May 13, 2015 , Wellington
Routes with this trail
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★ 4.8 • 5 miles • 1,484 ft • 5 • Point to Point •
This climb used to be the primary singletrack route to the summit prior to Upswing and the suspension...
★ 5.0 • 6 miles • 1,489 ft • 16 • Loop •
An Advanced grade loop taking you out to the wilds of Makara Peak. Harder than an Intermediate grade due...
4 miles • 1,569 ft • 9 • Point to Point •
Alternative grade 4 (advanced) route to the summit from the end of Sally Alley. Taking in Missing Link,...
6 Reviews & Comments
cmwgn
Super fun and a refreshing change from the more popular trails.
MattWilliams88
Seems to be hidden away and has a bit of everything. Slightly slidy rocks after rain but nothing too slippy.
andymutch76
Great trail - rode it way back in 2003 and still in almost exactly the same condition.
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Nearby Trails
- Three Brothers (part 1) 144 ft
- Three Brothers (part 2) 535 ft
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- Aratihi 1,063 ft
- Upswing 1,129 ft
Mākara Peak Mountain Bike Park
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