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4,278 ft
Distance
-654 ft
Descent
00:10:50
Avg time
-653 ft
Altitude change
573 ft
Altitude min
1,229 ft
Altitude max
1,229 ft
Altitude start
577 ft
Altitude end
-15.2%
Grade
-43.8%
Grade max
8.7%
Grade min
144 ft
Distance climb
3,957 ft
Distance down
177 ft
Distance flat
00:10:50
Avg time

Trickle Falls Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mākara Peak Mountain Bike Park
    Wellington
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (9 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #33282 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #127092 in Trail Running
    • #120322 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge, Drop, Jump, Rock Face
  • Land Owner
    Wellington City Council

The hardest track in the park until Yeah Gnar was opened in 2017, being a touch more technical than its close cousins Vertigo and Deliverance. Aside from a smooth narrow section part way down, it's non-stop tech downhill with some awkward drops and optional jumps. Everything is rollable and when ridden at modest speed provides a good flowing single track.

If you can't make the first drop off and corner with some confidence then don't go any further as the rest is worse (ie better).

Built by Ricky "Slackboy" Pincott and friends 2002-2003. Actively maintained so expect the unexpected.

source: tracks.org.nz
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Mar 23, 2026 @ 8:55pm (Pacific/Auckland)
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Mar 23, 2026 @ 8:38pm (Pacific/Auckland)
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Mar 7, 2026 @ 6:41pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Mar 6, 2026
 The one ‘chill’ section of trail (the traverse that joins the upper open features to the wooded lower part) has a tyre width rut down it now....
Mar 6, 2026 @ 6:39pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Mar 5, 2026
 A bit wet/slippery pretty much everywhere. Mostly cleared a small blown over tree nearish the top, but it could do with a tidy with a handsaw.
Nov 10, 2025 @ 12:15pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Nov 9, 2025
 reporter Fairly dry apart from the obvious spots. Rut half way down before re-entering the trees is getting narrower and longer. Otherwise riding well...
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Avg: 4.57 (15 votes)
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        Directions to trickle-falls trailhead (-41.287980, 174.708110)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Trickle Falls

        ▼ Where is Trickle Falls located?
        Trickle Falls is located in Mākara Peak Mountain Bike Park, Wellington, New Zealand. It is part of the Mākara Peak Mountain Bike Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -41.28798, 174.70811.
        ▼ How hard is Trickle Falls?
        Trickle Falls is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 15.2%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Trickle Falls?
        The trail has 199 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 175 m to 375 m.
        ▼ Is Trickle Falls a point to point trail?
        Yes, Trickle Falls is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.

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