Towai Traverse Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaWainuiomata Trail Park (WTP)
Lower Hutt -
AKATT
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Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyAdvanced (3 votes)
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeDH, AM, XC
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingEasy
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SeasonThis trail is well shaded from both sun and wind so in winter it dies get a bit boggy
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Ride in RainYes
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Global Ranking
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Local Popularity80 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 70 in E-Biking
- 50 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Land OwnerHutt City Council
Towai is a flattish trail traversing the eastern side of the hill in the park. It is a real mix of tight turns, rooty climbs, roller coaster type sections and gentle riding through native bush. Early morning riders clear the many spider webs that form over night. During winter and very wet periods it does become boggy due to it's shelter from both the sun and wind.
Access Info
Towai is a 2 way track. The upward entry is at the end of Labyrinth (which can be access from the 3rd pylon off ECNZ 4x4 access road). The downward entry is accessed from the ECNZ 4x4 access road - keep riding past the entry to Freewheel.
Towai can be a nice trail to get up to Freewheel. The end of Freewheel has the option of connecting back to Labyrinth, Beeline or exit on to the summit of Wainuiomata Hill Road.
Local Trail Association
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for Towai Traverse mountain bike trail trail
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Altitude change170 ft
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Altitude min898 ft
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Altitude max1,080 ft
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Altitude start909 ft
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Altitude end1,079 ft
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Grade2.7%
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Grade max-21.4%
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Grade min31%
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Distance climb3,310 ft
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Distance down1,860 ft
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Distance flat1,066 ft
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Avg time00:18:02
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Avg reverse time00:16:21
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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
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- > 90%
- > 80%
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- < 50%
- bi-directional trail
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- < 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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- 2 rides
- 10 miles avg distance
- 23 rides
- 15 miles avg distance
- 380 rides
- Last: May 17, 2025
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