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1.2 miles
Distance
44 ft
Climb
-217 ft
Descent
00:07:50
Avg time
-175 ft
Altitude change
40 ft
Altitude min
233 ft
Altitude max
216 ft
Altitude start
43 ft
Altitude end
-2.9%
Grade
-23%
Grade max
6.9%
Grade min
1,283 ft
Distance climb
3,474 ft
Distance down
1,309 ft
Distance flat
00:07:50
Avg time

Raiha Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Rangituhi Trail Park
    Porirua
  • AKA
    Hospital Pass
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #114396 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #135970 in Trail Running
    • #343040 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #2,602 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand [+]
    • #2,216 in Trail Running
    • #3,722 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2014
  • Land Owner
    PCC

Link from North City to Raiha street opposite the trail park
This trail has recently been overhauled to suit more levels of users with a few steep sections of clay turned into an easier gradient with switchbacks
quite a nice climb but bombing down is over relatively quick

Access Info

Heriot Drive just off Titahi Bay Road or behind Viard College field

Tags
Bridges
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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6 Months
  • 6 rides
  • 16 miles avg distance
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  • 240 rides
  • Last: Oct 17, 2026
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Raiha Trail Reports

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Apr 12, 2026 @ 9:18am (Pacific/Auckland)
Apr 11, 2026
Jan 1, 2024 @ 5:29am
Jan 1, 2024
 Nice short ride back from Rahia street to the middle of Porirua
Oct 6, 2023 @ 7:44am
Oct 6, 2023
Mar 10, 2023 @ 3:48am
Mar 10, 2023
Sep 2, 2022 @ 11:02pm
Sep 2, 2022
 Track is blocked by downed trees
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on Apr 12, 2026
Wet
Avg: 3.59 (4 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to raiha trailhead (-41.141470, 174.827600)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Raiha located?
      Raiha is located in Rangituhi Trail Park, Porirua, New Zealand. It is part of the Rangituhi Trail Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -41.14147, 174.8276.
      ▼ How hard is Raiha?
      Raiha is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Raiha?
      Raiha has 44 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 217 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 40 ft to 233 ft.
      ▼ Is Raiha a point to point trail?
      Raiha is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Raiha?
      Raiha is 1.2 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Raiha?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Raiha. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Raiha? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Raiha are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Raiha?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride Raiha. The trail is 1.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Raiha?
      Raiha is a very popular trail. There have been 2,552 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,615 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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