SWIGG Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaMākara Peak Mountain Bike Park
Wellington -
AKASwirly Whirly Green Goat
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Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlue (4 votes)
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionDownhill OnlyPopular direction shown
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Family FriendlyYes
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailBerm
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Ride in RainYes
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Global Ranking
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Local Popularity90 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 75 in Trail Running
- 45 in Hiking
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Year Opened2000
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Land OwnerWellington City Council
The Swirly Whirly Green Goat (SWIGG) Track (SWIGG) is a flowing downhill single track that winds its way through regenerating native bush, back to the main entrance on South Karori Road.
The new section opened in 2019 features some of the biggest berms in the park. This is a great option for riders who have mastered Lazy Fern and looking for their next challenge, or more advanced riders looking for a different way to end their ride.
Originally built by the Victoria University Mountain Bike Club early 2000, it was extended by 250 metres in 2001. The top section was built in 2007/08, with the old track incorporated into Lazy Fern.
The 2019 extension saw SWIGG and Starfish being separated, with SWIGG extended to create a full grade 3 line down to the main entrance. This was work was done by TGL Contracting and funded by Wellington City Council.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for SWIGG mountain bike trail trail
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Altitude change-244 ft
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Altitude min507 ft
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Altitude max751 ft
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Altitude start751 ft
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Altitude end509 ft
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Grade-6.9%
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Grade max-27.3%
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Grade min38.2%
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Distance climb469 ft
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Distance down2,694 ft
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Distance flat374 ft
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Avg time00:04:46
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Avg reverse time00:12:13
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- Unknown
- Snow Groomed
- Snow Packed
- Snow Covered
- Snow Cover Partial
- Freeze/thaw Cycle
- Icy
- Prevalent Mud
- Wet
- Variable
- Ideal
- Dry
- Very Dry
The colour categories are based on what percentage of riders are riding a trail in its intended direction.
- > 96%
- > 90%
- > 80%
- > 70%
- > 50%
- < 50%
- bi-directional trail
- no data
- < 2 days
- < 1 week
- < 2 weeks
- < 1 month
- < 6 months
- > 6 months
- Downhill Only
- Downhill Primary
- Both Directions
- Uphill Primary
- Uphill Only
- One Direction
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- mountain biking (>6 month)
- hiking (1 year)
- moto (1 year)
- Downhill Ski
- Backcountry Ski
- Nordic Ski
- Snowmobile
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Recent Ridelog Activity on Trail
- 8 rides
- 12.5 km avg distance
- 148 rides
- 19.5 km avg distance
- 1,296 rides
- Last: Feb 9, 2025
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