more stats
3,986 ft
Distance
343 ft
Climb
-45 ft
Descent
00:10:16
Avg time
298 ft
Altitude change
430 ft
Altitude min
745 ft
Altitude max
430 ft
Altitude start
728 ft
Altitude end
7.5%
Grade
-24%
Grade max
45.6%
Grade min
2,608 ft
Distance climb
817 ft
Distance down
558 ft
Distance flat
00:10:16
Avg time

Silversky Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Western Hills
    Wellington
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 55 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #97724 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #35388 in Trail Running
    • #40526 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Wellington City Council

Silversky is a great Link between Crofton Downs and Substation onto Skyline Trail. It is a moderate climb in places.
The bottom of the trail is now better accessed off Ramarama Lane, this bypasses the old access off the steep driveway and into two difficult switchbacks.

Access Info

Now best accessed from the end of Ramarama Way
Alternative entry is via. Top of driveway (79-85 Silverstream Rd)

Trail Supporters

  • since 2013
    Sponsor
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 6 miles average
6 Months
  • 14 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
All
  • 144 rides
  • Last: Sep 14, 2026
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Silversky Trail Reports

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Feb 28, 2026 @ 8:53pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Feb 27, 2026
Have done some more trimming . Silversky is nice and clear now. Great to see lots of people out enjoying the trail. more work starting shortly on...
Feb 25, 2026 @ 10:37pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Feb 25, 2026
Slowly working away at trimming the growth back. There will also be some work happening to improve sections of the track and contractor starts...
Apr 2, 2023 @ 12:22pm
Apr 2, 2023
 Still muddy
Mar 18, 2023 @ 10:50pm
Mar 18, 2023
 Similar to last report, there are long sections of the track that take significant time to dry out properly. This causes a muddy rut down the...
Sep 28, 2022 @ 7:28am
Sep 28, 2022
 Despite recent dry weather the track is still very soft and muddy
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on Feb 28, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.74 (6 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      3.5 ★★★★★
      6 Ratings
      5 ★ 33%
      4 ★ 17%
      3 ★ 17%
      2 ★ 33%
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      3 Reviews & Comments

      donalduck donalduck
      Heavy use by walkers and trail runners. Take extreme caution when descending.
      fraser-nzl
      Fun and fast track, quite narrow and a bit overgrown in places but just makes it more fun. Some challenging switchbacks.
      Turaco
      Bottom 150m is narrow and tight, but it becomes more straightforward beyond that.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Silversky located?
      Silversky is located in Western Hills, Wellington, New Zealand. It is part of the Western Hills trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -41.25334, 174.75782.
      ▼ How hard is Silversky?
      Silversky is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 7.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Silversky?
      Silversky has 343 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 45 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 430 ft to 745 ft.
      ▼ Is Silversky a point to point trail?
      Silversky is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Silversky?
      Silversky is 3,986 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Silversky?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Silversky. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Silversky? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Silversky are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Silversky?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 9 minutes to ride Silversky. The trail is 3,986 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Silversky?
      Silversky is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,747 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,834 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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