more stats
3,547 ft
Distance
246 ft
Climb
-82 ft
Descent
00:05:30
Avg time
164 ft
Altitude change
544 ft
Altitude min
721 ft
Altitude max
557 ft
Altitude start
721 ft
Altitude end
4.617%
Grade
-41.285%
Grade max
71.557%
Grade min
1,773 ft
Distance climb
868 ft
Distance down
905 ft
Distance flat
00:05:30
Avg time

Redwood Loop (Up) Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Redwoods/Wakari Creek
    Dunedin
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #42664 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #35609 in E-Biking
    • #96979 in Trail Running
    • #118829 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #962 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand [+]
    • #844 in E-Biking
    • #1,710 in Trail Running
    • #1,677 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Uphill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge

The Redwood Loop (Grade 2 - Beginner)

This starts from the carpark on Wakari Road and zig-zags up to the top of the Redwood trees. It then loops down the hill back to Wakari Creek. From here you can continue down the creek on the Grade 3 Slytherin Trail, or cross the bridge and take the McGouns Extn track back to the carpark. McGouns Extn is shared use, so watch out for walkers. The loop has two see saws to try your skills on.

Tags
Bridges
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Redwood Loop (Up) Trail Reports

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Jun 16, 2026 @ 6:42pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Jun 15, 2026
 reporter
put up top hub sign and added more gravel to pot holes.
Jun 12, 2026 @ 6:07pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Jun 11, 2026
 reporter
bit short on time today but mostly fixed chain fence . still potholes and signs to do
Apr 30, 2026 @ 6:57pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Apr 29, 2026
 reporter
cut windfall and blew track out. lots of debris on track.
Jan 23, 2026 @ 5:06pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Jan 22, 2026
 reporter
blew out track and drains.
Oct 28, 2025 @ 6:37pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Oct 27, 2025
 reporter
walked all tracks clearing windfall and some drains
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on Jun 16, 2026
Avg: 4.05 (14 votes)
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      Technical Trail Features (TTF)

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      2 Reviews & Comments

      Otagomountainbikestudent
      Really good ride. In the wet it stays underneath the thick forest canopy so an easy climb regardless of the weather. We'll worth it!
      chickenrunz chickenrunz
      Narrow switchback single track with trees either side, easy gradient climb. Very addictive because of where it leads to.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Redwood Loop (Up) located?
      Redwood Loop (Up) is located in Redwoods/Wakari Creek, Dunedin, New Zealand. It is part of the Redwoods/Wakari Creek trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -45.84435, 170.49081.
      ▼ How hard is Redwood Loop (Up)?
      Redwood Loop (Up) is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 4.617%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Redwood Loop (Up)?
      Redwood Loop (Up) has 246 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 82 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 544 ft to 721 ft.
      ▼ Is Redwood Loop (Up) a point to point trail?
      Redwood Loop (Up) is not a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Redwood Loop (Up)?
      Redwood Loop (Up) is 3,547 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Redwood Loop (Up)?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Redwood Loop (Up). Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Redwood Loop (Up)? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Redwood Loop (Up) are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Redwood Loop (Up)?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Redwood Loop (Up). The trail is 3,547 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Redwood Loop (Up)?
      Redwood Loop (Up) is a very popular trail. There have been 3,785 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 5,755 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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