more stats
1,624 ft
Distance
60 ft
Climb
-80 ft
Descent
00:02:31
Avg time
-20 ft
Altitude change
421 ft
Altitude min
486 ft
Altitude max
471 ft
Altitude start
453 ft
Altitude end
-1.3%
Grade
-34.3%
Grade max
16.7%
Grade min
860 ft
Distance climb
499 ft
Distance down
262 ft
Distance flat
00:02:31
Avg time

Shadow Track Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Wainuiomata Trail Park (WTP)
    Lower Hutt
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #75135 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #248177 in E-Biking
    • #151091 in Trail Running
    • #453605 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #1,663 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand [+]
    • #3,389 in E-Biking
    • #2,530 in Trail Running
    • #5,174 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Uphill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2023

Alternative track to Wetland Loop that links exit of Snail Trail to back to the Directa climbing trail

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 52 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 289 rides
  • Last: Oct 20, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Shadow Track located?
      Shadow Track 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 -41.24328, 174.9253.
      ▼ How hard is Shadow Track?
      Shadow Track is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 1.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Shadow Track?
      Shadow Track has 60 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 80 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 421 ft to 486 ft.
      ▼ Is Shadow Track a point to point trail?
      Yes, Shadow Track is a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Shadow Track?
      Shadow Track is 1,624 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Shadow Track?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Shadow Track. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Shadow Track? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Shadow Track are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Shadow Track?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Shadow Track. The trail is 1,624 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Shadow Track?
      Shadow Track is a very popular trail. There have been 1,457 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,527 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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