more stats
3,501 ft
Distance
228 ft
Climb
-28 ft
Descent
00:10:14
Avg time
199 ft
Altitude change
770 ft
Altitude min
969 ft
Altitude max
770 ft
Altitude start
971 ft
Altitude end
5.7%
Grade
-8.9%
Grade max
35.3%
Grade min
2,198 ft
Distance climb
676 ft
Distance down
630 ft
Distance flat
00:10:14
Avg time

Te Kete Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Hawkins Hill
    Wellington
  • AKA
    T16 Uphill
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
    • 45 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #424853 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #248224 in E-Biking
    • #444645 in Trail Running
    • #453622 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #5,235 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand [+]
    • #3,418 in E-Biking
    • #5,057 in Trail Running
    • #5,185 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Uphill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

Another classic climbing trail built by volunteers lead by the expert Brooklyn Trail Builders. Climbs at a steady gradient with a nice wide bench. Also known as "T16 Uphill".

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 101 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 370 rides
  • Last: Nov 4, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Te Kete located?
      Te Kete is located in Hawkins Hill, Wellington, New Zealand. It is part of the Hawkins Hill trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -41.3082, 174.74935.
      ▼ How hard is Te Kete?
      Te Kete is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 5.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Te Kete?
      Te Kete has 228 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 28 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 770 ft to 969 ft.
      ▼ Is Te Kete a point to point trail?
      Yes, Te Kete is a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Te Kete?
      Te Kete is 3,501 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Te Kete?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Te Kete. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Te Kete?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Te Kete are:
      • October (45 activities)
      • September (38 activities)
      • November (35 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Te Kete? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Te Kete are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Te Kete?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 10 minutes to ride Te Kete. The trail is 3,501 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Te Kete?
      Te Kete is a very popular trail. There have been 1,655 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,552 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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