Mt Lowry Trail at Wainuiomata Trail Park (WTP)

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1.8 miles

Distance

702 ft

Climb

-127 ft

Descent

00:53:00

Avg time

574 ft

Altitude change

609 ft

Altitude min

1,184 ft

Altitude max

609 ft

Altitude start

1,183 ft

Altitude end

6.095%

Grade

-19.557%

Grade max

44.51%

Grade min

1 mile

Distance climb

1,836 ft

Distance down

1,617 ft

Distance flat

00:53:00

Avg time

Mt Lowry Details

Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
Riding Area

Wainuiomata Trail Park (WTP)
Lower Hutt
AKA

Mount Lowry
Difficulty Rating

Black Diamond Rate
Voted Difficulty

Black Diamond (1 vote)
Local Popularity
45 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 60 in E-Biking
- 65 in Trail Running
- 85 in Hiking
Global Ranking
#80287 in Mountain Biking [+]
- #63691 in E-Biking
- #91968 in Trail Running
- #52287 in Hiking
Trail Type

Singletrack
Bike Type

AM, XC
Direction

Both Directions
Popular Direction Shown
Climb Difficulty

Black Diamond
Physical Rating

Hard
Season

Summer
Dogs Allowed

Yes
eBike Allowed

Yes
TTFs on Trail

Drop, Rock Face
Land Owner

Greater Wellington Regional Council

A gnarly, root-infested, steep climb from the top of the Wainui Hill to the summit of Mount Lowry.

Following a ridge from the Wainuiomata saddle to the summit of Mount Lowry, this is a difficult climb through classic beech forest. Much of the track is narrow and twisting, with a surface consisting of root-infested leaf detritus.

The initial short, sharp climb is followed by rolling hills for about 1km. Then the real work begins - an altitude gain of 135m over a distance of 0.9km, at an average grade of 15%, made all the more difficult by the uneven track surface. There are a few steps and several sections where there would be steps if not for the tree roots.

The climbing effort is worthwhile, though, with a great technical descent either returning the same way or continuing on to Rata Ridge.

There is a lookout near the start of the track, plus several other lookouts along the way, providing spectacular views over Wellington harbour and the Wainuiomata valley. The area is well signposted.

Not all tracks in the area are for biking so please respect the rules. Non-biking tracks are well marked.

Access Info

From the top of the Wainui Hill, at the eastern end of the Pukeatapu Bridge, head up the path. Follow the signs

Local Trail Association

Wainuiomata Trail Project
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week

0 rides

6 Months

1 rides
14 miles avg distance

All

34 rides
Last: Jul 18, 2026

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Mt Lowry Trail Reports

status	date	description
	Jul 28, 2026 @ 1:30pm (Pacific/Auckland) Jul 27, 2026	Very muddy in the low areas but can step around most. Fun hike with a fair few steep parts. Definitely plenty of roots
	Feb 1, 2026 @ 5:57pm (Pacific/Auckland) Jan 31, 2026	😂 what a trail. Dry but hard
	Nov 5, 2023 @ 12:14pm Nov 5, 2023
	Apr 15, 2023 @ 10:49pm Apr 15, 2023	Pretty good, some damp spots. Plenty of roots
	Jul 12, 2019 @ 2:08pm Jul 12, 2019	Some standing water and muddy patches but otherwise fine.