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2.8 miles
Distance
1,666 ft
Climb
-316 ft
Descent
01:26:25
Avg time
1,350 ft
Altitude change
76 ft
Altitude min
1,425 ft
Altitude max
76 ft
Altitude start
1,425 ft
Altitude end
9.247%
Grade
-21.621%
Grade max
34.179%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
3,132 ft
Distance down
500 ft
Distance flat
01:26:25
Avg time

Mt Baker Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Wellington Region
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Global Ranking
    #336911 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #348293 in Trail Running
    • #357558 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    XC, Gravel, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for Gravel Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Department of Conservation

Climb to Mt Baker using logging roads.

Mt Baker and Mt Baker Return are the only trails open to mountain bikes in this area (see http://www.doc.govt.nz/Documents/parks-and-recreation/places-to-visit/wellington/rimutaka-fp-brochure.pdf)

source: DOC Rimutaka Forest Park
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Apr 17, 2021 @ 1:57pm
Apr 17, 2021
Jun 9, 2019 @ 12:25am
Jun 9, 2019
 Gut-busting 90 min climb, deep ruts, loose gravel, large loose rocks and 1:4 gradient. Only few short sections are rideable, the rest is get off...
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      Fabbev
      Not fun if it's sunny, but a good training ride!

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Mt Baker located?
      Mt Baker is located in Wellington Region, New Zealand. It is part of the Wellington Region trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -41.35335, 174.90844.
      ▼ How hard is Mt Baker?
      Mt Baker is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 9.247%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Mt Baker?
      Mt Baker has 1,666 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 316 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 76 ft to 1,425 ft.
      ▼ Is Mt Baker a point to point trail?
      Mt Baker is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ How long is Mt Baker?
      Mt Baker is 2.8 miles long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Mt Baker?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Mt Baker. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Mt Baker? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Mt Baker are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Mt Baker?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 44 minutes to ride Mt Baker. The trail is 2.8 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Mt Baker?
      Mt Baker has limited popularity data available. There have been 10 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 11 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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