more stats
1.1 miles
Distance
46 ft
Climb
-292 ft
Descent
00:06:49
Avg time
-247 ft
Altitude change
733 ft
Altitude min
980 ft
Altitude max
980 ft
Altitude start
732 ft
Altitude end
-4.2%
Grade
-26.2%
Grade max
24.3%
Grade min
856 ft
Distance climb
4,301 ft
Distance down
709 ft
Distance flat
00:06:49
Avg time

Pylon Loop Track Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Kaitoke Regional Park
    Upper Hutt
  • Difficulty Rating
    Access Trail or Doubletrack Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in E-Biking
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat, Adaptive MTB, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    Popular In Reverse
    • Both Directions for E-Biking
    • Both Directions for Trail Running
    • Both Directions for Hiking
    • Both Directions for Horseback
    • Both Directions for Winter Fat Biking
    • Both Directions for Gravel Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Greater Wellington Regional Council

4WD track that makes a loop with Kaitoke Hill Track

Tags
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 20 miles avg distance
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  • 45 rides
  • Last: Sep 19, 2026
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Pylon Loop Track Trail Reports

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Sep 12, 2026 @ 3:08pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Sep 11, 2026
 Surface is loose so care is required if going at speed.
Nov 2, 2025 @ 9:51am (Pacific/Auckland)
Nov 1, 2025
Aug 22, 2025 @ 9:36pm
Aug 22, 2025
Jan 10, 2025 @ 8:21pm
Jan 10, 2025
 Running really well. Downhill part to bottom has been smoothed out. Gravel a bit loose!
Jul 1, 2023 @ 2:38pm
Jul 1, 2023
 Running clear for most of the trail. Final downward part to the underpass is developing a large water rut in middle of trail.
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on Sep 12, 2026
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Avg: 3.74 (2 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Pylon Loop Track located?
      Pylon Loop Track is located in Kaitoke Regional Park, Upper Hutt, New Zealand. It is part of the Kaitoke Regional Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -41.0848, 175.16079.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Pylon Loop Track?
      Pylon Loop Track has 46 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 292 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 733 ft to 980 ft.
      ▼ Is Pylon Loop Track a point to point trail?
      Pylon Loop Track is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ How long is Pylon Loop Track?
      Pylon Loop Track is 1.1 miles long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Pylon Loop Track?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Pylon Loop Track. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Pylon Loop Track? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Pylon Loop Track are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Pylon Loop Track?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Pylon Loop Track. 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 Pylon Loop Track?
      Pylon Loop Track is a very popular trail. There have been 413 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 439 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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