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3,027 ft
Distance
369 ft
Climb
-1,359 ft
Descent
00:04:34
Avg time
-990 ft
Altitude change
368 ft
Altitude min
1,581 ft
Altitude max
1,519 ft
Altitude start
529 ft
Altitude end
-126.23%
Grade max
133.392%
Grade min
2,232 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
815 ft
Distance flat
00:04:34
Avg time

Radome Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Te Kopahou Reserve
    Wellington
  • Difficulty Rating
    Advanced Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Proline (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    10 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #156829 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #132404 in Trail Running
    • #125644 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Gravel, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Both Directions for Gravel Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Season
    Rocky
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    WCC

Just past the radar dome jump over the metal barrier at a sign-posted 4wd track that deviates off the sealed road.

The track initially goes up about 20m to a lookout over the deep valley below. It then drops sharply down to the right along what probably used to be a 4wd track but is now more like single track.

Apart from a couple of bumps, the track descends down a ridge at around a 20% gradient until it turns across the eastern face of the hill and heads to the valley floor.

source: tracks.org
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Top of Hawkins Hill

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Mar 8, 2022 @ 5:18am
Mar 8, 2022
 Looks like a bulldozer has been through relatively recently. The trail is wide and well groomed, but also pretty loose so traction is a problem...
Jun 17, 2020 @ 12:07am
Jun 17, 2020
 Too steep and overgrown to be enjoyable. Avoid.
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Radome

        ▼ Where is Radome located?
        Radome is located in Te Kopahou Reserve, Wellington, New Zealand. It is part of the Te Kopahou Reserve trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -41.33149, 174.72497.
        ▼ How hard is Radome?
        Radome is rated as Advanced difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Radome?
        Radome has 369 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 1,359 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 368 ft to 1,581 ft.
        ▼ Is Radome a point to point trail?
        Radome is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
        ▼ How long is Radome?
        Radome is 3,027 ft long. The trail type is doubletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Radome?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Radome. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Radome?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Radome are:
        • January (1 activities)
        • April (1 activities)
        • August (1 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Radome? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Radome are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Radome?
        The estimated time to ride Radome is approximately 5 minutes. The trail is 3,027 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
        ▼ How busy is Radome?
        Radome is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 13 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 22 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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