Pavlova Details

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

Wainui Trail Project (WTP)
Lower Hutt
Difficulty Rating

Black Diamond rate
Trail Type

Singletrack
Bike Type

DH, AM
Trail Usage

Multi-use
Direction

Downhill Only
Physical Rating

Hard
Dogs Allowed

Yes
eBike Allowed

Yes
TTFs on Trail

Drop
Local Popularity
25 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in E-Biking
- 5 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

Wainuiomata Trail Project
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More Stats for Pavlova mountain bike trail

Altitude change

-495 ft
Altitude min

452 ft
Altitude start

948 ft
Altitude end

453 ft
Grade

-25.7%
Grade max

-130.8%
Grade min

1.5%
Distance climb

23 ft
Distance down

1,798 ft
Distance flat

75 ft
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