more stats
257 ft
Distance
-106 ft
Descent
00:01:08
Avg time
-106 ft
Altitude change
584 ft
Altitude min
690 ft
Altitude max
690 ft
Altitude start
584 ft
Altitude end
-41.224%
Grade
-53.21%
Grade max
-13.526%
Grade min
257 ft
Distance down
00:01:08
Avg time

Scrims Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Wainuiomata Trail Park (WTP)
    Lower Hutt
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    15 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #127089 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #144208 in E-Biking
    • #357674 in Trail Running
    • #345273 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #2,889 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand [+]
    • #2,622 in E-Biking
    • #4,237 in Trail Running
    • #3,747 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Season
    Slippery when wet
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop
  • Land Owner
    Hutt City Council

A short and very steep single track from Spoonhill to Scrims. Not a formed track but a raked section through the bush with two very steep drops. Good sight lines and all roll-able, but you need to be committed, as it is to steep to stop.

Access Info

Near the end of the original Spoonhill (about 10 meters before McMillan's start), take a sharp right

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Drops

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Scrims Trail Reports

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Dec 4, 2019 @ 6:14pm
Dec 4, 2019
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Jul 5, 2019 @ 8:05pm
Jul 5, 2019
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on Dec 4, 2019
Wet
Avg: 4.29 (4 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Scrims located?
      Scrims is located in Wainuiomata Trail Park (WTP), Lower Hutt, New Zealand. It is part of the Wainuiomata Trail Park (WTP) trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -41.24233, 174.92791.
      ▼ How hard is Scrims?
      Scrims is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 41.224%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Scrims?
      The trail has 106 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 584 ft to 690 ft.
      ▼ Is Scrims a point to point trail?
      Scrims is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Scrims?
      Scrims is 257 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Scrims?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Scrims. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Scrims?
      Scrims is best visited during: Slippery when wet.
      ▼ How do I access Scrims? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Scrims are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Scrims?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Scrims. The trail is 257 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Scrims?
      Scrims is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 128 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 705 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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