more stats
1,322 ft
Distance
54 ft
Climb
-176 ft
Descent
00:01:55
Avg time
-121 ft
Altitude change
261 ft
Altitude min
407 ft
Altitude max
407 ft
Altitude start
285 ft
Altitude end
-9.2%
Grade
-51%
Grade max
22.2%
Grade min
413 ft
Distance climb
856 ft
Distance down
30 ft
Distance flat
00:01:55
Avg time

Park Bench Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mt Vic
    Wellington
  • Difficulty Rating
    Advanced Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (7 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 30 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #34951 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #159264 in Trail Running
    • #110714 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #776 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand [+]
    • #2,751 in Trail Running
    • #1,582 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Drops down from the seat in the trees just above the saddle

Tags

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 8 rides
  • 13 miles average
6 Months
  • 118 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 917 rides
  • Last: Oct 23, 2026
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on Aug 1, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.38 (15 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to park-bench trailhead (-41.301670, 174.789130)
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      Feb 11, 2016 @ 10:32pm
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      3 Reviews & Comments

      AlbinoDumpling
      Crashed on this one the first time I rid it, definitely coming back to try again
      MattWilliams88
      Some bits tested my skill to the max but still great fun.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Park Bench located?
      Park Bench is located in Mt Vic, Wellington, New Zealand. It is part of the Mt Vic trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -41.30167, 174.78913.
      ▼ How hard is Park Bench?
      Park Bench is rated as Advanced difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 9.2%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Park Bench?
      Park Bench has 54 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 176 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 261 ft to 407 ft.
      ▼ Is Park Bench a point to point trail?
      Park Bench is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Park Bench?
      Park Bench is 1,322 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Park Bench?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Park Bench. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Park Bench? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Park Bench are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Park Bench?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Park Bench. The trail is 1,322 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Park Bench?
      Park Bench is a very popular trail. There have been 11,028 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 13,726 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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