1,936 ft
Distance
-452 ft
Descent
00:12:18
Avg time

Pavlova Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Wainuiomata Trail Park (WTP)
    Lower Hutt
  • Difficulty Rating
    Double Black Diamond rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond (4 votes)
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
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  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop
  • Global Ranking
    #14254 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #14315 in E-Biking
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 40 in E-Biking
    • 45 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Year Opened
    2020

Steep, feral downhill trail through remnant native bush. Solid grade 5. Top section is sketchy and Morepork-esque, bottom section has some rather awkward drops. Still steep, we promise. Multiple line choices in a few sections, nothing is easy. Not for your gran unless she's keen as. XC bikes are a bad idea.
Ends with three drops. First one is natural and rollable. Second one is BIG and optional between two trees, on the right after the first drop. "Easy" line to the left. Landing is dodgy on this drop, so scout first and do not attempt unless very sure you can clear. Third drop has no easy line but is rollable if done right.

Info for walkers: Not an easy walk by any stretch of the imagination. Very steep sections, some scrambling needed. Best in the uphill direction, as it's easier to see bikes and you're less likely to slip.

Access Info

Access is off the northern end of Towai Traverse. Exit through the bush at the end. Finishes on an easy family-oriented trail.

Disclaimer

This is a bike priority track due to the steepness and difficult terrain.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for Pavlova mountain bike trail trail
  • Altitude change
    -453 ft
  • Altitude min
    495 ft
  • Altitude max
    948 ft
  • Altitude start
    948 ft
  • Altitude end
    495 ft
  • Grade
    -23.4%
  • Grade max
    -110%
  • Distance down
    1,831 ft
  • Distance flat
    105 ft
  • Avg time
    00:12:18
  • Avg reverse time
    00:35:22
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on May 22, 2023
Wet
Avg: 5 (7 votes)
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      Pavlova Trail Reports

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      May 22, 2023 @ 8:01pm
      May 22, 2023
      May 22, 2023 @ 8:01pm
      May 22, 2023
      		 Super slippery
      Nov 8, 2022 @ 9:00pm
      Nov 8, 2022
      		 Really dry and there's heaps of leaf fall built up, so things are a wee bit loose
      Mar 4, 2022 @ 11:15pm
      Mar 4, 2022
      		 Running Perfecto
      Jan 15, 2022 @ 11:28am
      Jan 15, 2022
      		 Not dust bowl dry quite yet, but not far off. Definitely dryer than ideal.
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      • Last: May 21, 2023

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