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1.1 miles
Distance
92 ft
Climb
-433 ft
Descent
00:07:50
Avg time
-341 ft
Altitude change
966 ft
Altitude min
1,311 ft
Altitude max
1,307 ft
Altitude start
965 ft
Altitude end
-6%
Grade
-50.7%
Grade max
26.6%
Grade min
1,591 ft
Distance climb
3,169 ft
Distance down
955 ft
Distance flat
00:07:50
Avg time

Peak Flow Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (4 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 40 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #162 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #34863 in Trail Running
    • #37433 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2015
  • Land Owner

Peak Flow is a fairly wide digger-built flow track designed to be the easiest descent from the summit of Makara Peak in the direction of the main car park on South Karori Road.

The first section of the track heads down from the summit over a couple of gentle rollers and berms before a short climb takes you to the high point on the track. From there it drops at a steady rate down the southern side of Makara Peak. The trail features well sculptured berms, rollers and small table tops to provide a fast and enjoyable style of track not found elsewhere on Makara Peak.

While Peak Flow is a grade 3 intermediate track, there's plenty of features to keep more highly skilled riders entertained or help riders continue to develop and progress their skills.

From the bottom of Peak Flow riders can continue on intermediate grade trails including Three Brothers, JFK, Smokin and Lazy Fern to the main car park or head back up to the summit for another run via Sally Alley and Upswing.

Access Info

From Makara Peak summit.

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Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 7 miles average
6 Months
  • 156 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 1,845 rides
  • Last: Sep 19, 2026
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Peak Flow Trail Reports

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Jul 18, 2026 @ 1:00pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Jul 17, 2026
Dried out well, pretty good for midwinter
Jul 11, 2026 @ 1:12pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Jul 10, 2026
Wet in places.
Jun 23, 2026 @ 5:35pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Jun 22, 2026
Wet. The rocky parts are all good. The clay parts were soft. I did feel bad riding through them.
Jun 21, 2026 @ 9:47am (Pacific/Auckland)
Jun 20, 2026
Apr 25, 2026 @ 10:26am (Pacific/Auckland)
Apr 24, 2026
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on Jul 18, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.27 (39 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to peak-flow trailhead (-41.288660, 174.707230)

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      4:37 | 343 | Mar 10, 2018 , Wellington
      youtuber Peak Flow @ Makara Peak MTB Park
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      4:43 | 349 | Jan 14, 2020 , Wellington
      Riding at Makara Peak Wellington.
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      4:00 | 285 | Oct 25, 2023 , Wellington

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      8 Reviews & Comments

      Jimmyn6p6St
      It was once a lil tough, but has since gone through a lot of great to bring it up to a great fast flowing ride. A must do.
      NickpU7g4I
      This trail gets thrashed so it's in pretty poor nick at the mo. A lot of big loose rocks and in the wet theres a lot of exposed slippery Makara rock!
      deester84
      Fine if you like flow trails - very little technicality. Can get some decent speeds up.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Where is Peak Flow located?
      Peak Flow is located in Mākara Peak Mountain Bike Park, Wellington, New Zealand. It is part of the Mākara Peak Mountain Bike Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -41.28866, 174.70723.
      How hard is Peak Flow?
      Peak Flow is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 6%.
      What is the elevation gain for Peak Flow?
      Peak Flow has 92 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 433 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 966 ft to 1,311 ft.
      Is Peak Flow a point to point trail?
      Yes, Peak Flow is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      How long is Peak Flow?
      Peak Flow is 1.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      Are dogs allowed on Peak Flow?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Peak Flow. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      When is the best time of year to ride Peak Flow?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Peak Flow are:
      • April (97 activities)
      • December (89 activities)
      • March (86 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      How do I access Peak Flow? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Peak Flow are: View all parking locations in the area.
      How long does it take to ride Peak Flow?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Peak Flow. The trail is 1.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      How busy is Peak Flow?
      Peak Flow is a very popular trail. There have been 22,594 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 22,961 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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