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2,592 ft
Distance
217 ft
Climb
-36 ft
Descent
00:07:56
Avg time
180 ft
Altitude change
165 ft
Altitude min
352 ft
Altitude max
172 ft
Altitude start
351 ft
Altitude end
7%
Grade
-24.4%
Grade max
36%
Grade min
1,955 ft
Distance climb
525 ft
Distance down
115 ft
Distance flat
00:07:56
Avg time
Swiggle Details
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Activities
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaSouthern Suburbs
Wellington -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity50 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 65 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Global Ranking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular Direction Shown
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Dogs AllowedYes
Singletrack through dense bush. Zigzags through the steep access 4wd track. Switchbacks can be tight.
Alternate exit when descending close to the bottom (turns off left) which has a built rock and root drop and steep shute ending on Dee St
Access Info
Track up starts behind the parked cars on Melbourne St. Volga St entrance down a short gravel track near driveway.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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6 Months
- 6 rides
- 36 miles avg distance
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- 30 rides
- Last: Jun 19, 2026
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Directions to swiggle trailhead
(-41.328440, 174.776540)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Swiggle
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Where is Swiggle located?
Swiggle is located in Southern Suburbs, Wellington, New Zealand. It is part of the Southern Suburbs trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -41.32844, 174.77654.
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How hard is Swiggle?
Swiggle is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 7%.
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What is the elevation gain for Swiggle?
Swiggle has 217 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 36 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 165 ft to 352 ft.
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Is Swiggle a point to point trail?
Swiggle is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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