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2,467 ft
Distance
158 ft
Climb
-59 ft
Descent
00:06:24
Avg time
99 ft
Altitude change
635 ft
Altitude min
747 ft
Altitude max
635 ft
Altitude start
735 ft
Altitude end
4%
Grade
-20.7%
Grade max
29.5%
Grade min
1,385 ft
Distance climb
722 ft
Distance down
364 ft
Distance flat
00:06:24
Avg time
Rimu Trail Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaMākara Peak Mountain Bike Park
Wellington -
Ref Number#204
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AKARimu
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Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity65 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 20 in Trail Running
- 40 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeXC
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular In Reverse
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingEasy
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Family FriendlyYes
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailBridge
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Ride in RainYes
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Year Opened2007
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Land OwnerWellington City Council
Easy two way track with generally wide switchbacks and good gradient under well-established canopy. Often used, along with Miro to get back into the main part of the park after riding Vertigo or Trickle Falls.
Built by Mark Kent, Local Residents and Makara Peak Supporters in 2007-2008. Major refurbishment done in 2020 to fix drainage and widen surface back to grade 2 width.
Access Info
There are two entrances to Rimu, one 50m up from the St Albans Ave park entrance, and one at the end of Allington Road.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 1 rides
- 6 miles average
6 Months
- 24 rides
- 11 miles avg distance
All
- 544 rides
- Last: Oct 31, 2026
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Routes with this trail
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This is the flattest and easiest loop at Makara Peak with mostly wide trails with good site lines and...
★ 3.0 • 8 miles • 1,356 ft • 14 • Loop •
Tired of Koru and looking for an alternative to the usual intermediate or grade 3 lap of Makara Peak? Try...
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