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5,069 ft
Distance
-558 ft
Descent
00:08:42
Avg time
-559 ft
Altitude change
331 ft
Altitude min
890 ft
Altitude max
890 ft
Altitude start
331 ft
Altitude end
-11%
Grade
-46.7%
Grade max
2.8%
Grade min
36 ft
Distance climb
4,829 ft
Distance down
207 ft
Distance flat
00:08:42
Avg time

Spoonhill Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Wainuiomata Trail Park (WTP)
    Lower Hutt
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (6 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #44160 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #69231 in E-Biking
    • #130452 in Trail Running
    • #123562 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Jump
  • Land Owner
    Hutt City Council

Spoonhill is a downhill only trail (Please note: it is also a traditional walking track, so walkers are allowed). The first section is steep, slippery with difficult clay chutes (especially when wet), and gives you access the equally challenging McMillans and Scrims.

However, the first part can be substituted with 491 which is more of an all weather/faster track - and joins onto Spoonhill about halfway down (at a massive root ball) - the 491/Spoonhill combination is the option preferred by most riders.

The most common exit is to take the right onto Spexit (spoonhill-link). Or you can exit earlier at Nga Tuna . Both exits will take you on to the Wetland loop and back to the car park.

source: WTP Spoonhill trail info
Access Info

Spoonhill is accessed at the finish of the Labyrinth climb or the Towai Traverse decent.Alternatively you can ride the ECNZ 4x4 access road to the 3rd pylon to get to the start

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Spoonhill Trail Reports

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Dec 20, 2025 @ 8:27pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Dec 19, 2025
 Great if you like super deep, clay ruts and chutes in Top section, more expert for sure. Avoid and take 491
Dec 6, 2025 @ 2:07pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Dec 5, 2025
 personally I would call this expert level rather than advance, the top is super steep and super rutted.
May 13, 2025 @ 1:50pm
May 13, 2025
Jan 1, 2024 @ 5:34pm
Jan 1, 2024
 Would avoid. Top is so rutted. Hard to stay on line and have control. Bottom is okay.
Sep 16, 2023 @ 6:09am
Sep 16, 2023
 Very rutted up
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on Dec 20, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 4.14 (16 votes)
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        Directions to spoonhill trailhead (-41.239790, 174.928360)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Spoonhill

        ▼ Where is Spoonhill located?
        Spoonhill 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 -41.23979, 174.92836.
        ▼ How hard is Spoonhill?
        Spoonhill is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 11%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Spoonhill?
        The trail has 558 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 331 ft to 890 ft.
        ▼ Is Spoonhill a point to point trail?
        Spoonhill is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Spoonhill?
        Spoonhill is 5,069 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Spoonhill?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Spoonhill. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Spoonhill?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Spoonhill are:
        • March (37 activities)
        • January (32 activities)
        • June (27 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Spoonhill? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Spoonhill are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Spoonhill?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Spoonhill. The trail is 5,069 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Spoonhill?
        Spoonhill is a very popular trail. There have been 2,517 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,354 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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