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1.2 miles
Distance
538 ft
Climb
-118 ft
Descent
00:15:23
Avg time
421 ft
Altitude change
705 ft
Altitude min
1,126 ft
Altitude max
705 ft
Altitude start
1,125 ft
Altitude end
6.41%
Grade
-22.792%
Grade max
60.088%
Grade min
3,992 ft
Distance climb
1,640 ft
Distance down
886 ft
Distance flat
00:15:23
Avg time

Substation Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Western Hills
    Wellington
  • AKA
    Emedee
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 25 in Trail Running
    • 40 in Hiking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 80 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    XC, Gravel, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

4WD access road used to access pylons and also a link to Skyline

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  • 16 miles avg distance
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      Directions to substation trailhead (-41.258840, 174.757800)

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Substation located?
      Substation is located in Western Hills, Wellington, New Zealand. It is part of the Western Hills trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -41.25884, 174.7578.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Substation?
      Substation has 538 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 118 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 705 ft to 1,126 ft.
      ▼ Is Substation a point to point trail?
      Substation is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ How long is Substation?
      Substation is 1.2 miles long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Substation?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Substation. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Substation?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Substation are:
      • August (11 activities)
      • July (6 activities)
      • September (6 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Substation? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Substation are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Substation?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 15 minutes to ride Substation. The trail is 1.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Substation?
      Substation is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,322 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,318 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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