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2,303 ft
Distance
22 ft
Climb
-163 ft
Descent
00:02:47
Avg time
-141 ft
Altitude change
1,149 ft
Altitude min
1,302 ft
Altitude max
1,302 ft
Altitude start
1,161 ft
Altitude end
-6.1%
Grade
-27%
Grade max
22.9%
Grade min
190 ft
Distance climb
1,841 ft
Distance down
272 ft
Distance flat
00:02:47
Avg time
Pōhatu (Upper Section) Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
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Riding AreaMākara Peak Mountain Bike Park
Wellington -
AKAPōhatu
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Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlue (4 votes)
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National Ranking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM
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DirectionDownhill OnlyPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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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, Drop, Jump, Gap Jump
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Year Opened2022
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Land OwnerWellington City Council
Pōhatu (Upper Section) starts at the summit of Mākara Peak, sharing the same riding corridor with the start of Ridgeline, before branching left and down towards North Face.
It's quite wide, and probably easier than the middle and lower sections of Pōhatu, so a good option for riders wanting to try out a grade 4 trail. There are quite a few lips and hips that can be boosted by capable shredders, or rolled if you prefer to keep your tyres on the dirt.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 3 rides
- 13 miles average
6 Months
- 127 rides
- 14 miles avg distance
All
- 1,151 rides
- Last: Oct 14, 2026
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Directions to p-hatu-upper-section trailhead
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3 Reviews & Comments
batgirl93
Great track with amazing views. A good alternative to north face and peak flow. Thank you trail builders!!!
cmwgn
Now open! Pretty smooth and flowy. Not sure I'd rate this as a grade 4, though.
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