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807 ft
Distance
3 ft
Climb
-158 ft
Descent
00:01:06
Avg time
-155 ft
Altitude change
364 ft
Altitude min
519 ft
Altitude max
519 ft
Altitude start
364 ft
Altitude end
-19.2%
Grade
-40.4%
Grade max
5%
Grade min
52 ft
Distance climb
728 ft
Distance down
26 ft
Distance flat
00:01:06
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"V" Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Mt Vic
    Wellington
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (6 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #3578 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
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  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Wellington City Council

Narrow track, steep in places and lots of tree roots to keep you honest. Finishes with a steep tree root covered chute and a medium sized drop onto a walking track. Keep an eye out for walkers. Upper level intermediate when dry, more difficult when wet due to slippery tree roots.

Access Info

Normally ridden by starting on Hippies at the summit carpark, where Hippies drops onto the walking track V starts with a little banked climb on the left that then drops you back across the walking track and down into the first part of V. It crosses one more major walking track, into the main part of V and finishes onto the third walking track. Often ridden along with A which starts across the third walking track at the exit of V.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 7 rides
  • 16.9 km average
6 Months
  • 99 rides
  • 19.1 km avg distance
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  • 861 rides
  • Last: Aug 22, 2026
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Feb 1, 2025 @ 7:58am
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Dec 23, 2024 @ 6:58pm
Dec 23, 2024
 Recent rain has moistened up the surface but roots are pretty dry. Good riding.
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Ideal
Avg: 4.25 (14 votes)
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        Directions to v-19609 trailhead (-41.297570, 174.792800)
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        2:32 | 614 | Jul 6, 2018 , Wellington
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        2:42 | 146 | Dec 14, 2024 , Wellington

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        Frequently Asked Questions About "V"

        ▼ Where is "V" located?
        "V" is located in Mt Vic, Wellington, New Zealand. It is part of the Mt Vic trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -41.29757, 174.7928.
        ▼ How hard is "V"?
        "V" is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 19.2%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for "V"?
        "V" has 3 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 158 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 364 ft to 519 ft.
        ▼ Is "V" a point to point trail?
        Yes, "V" is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is "V"?
        "V" is 807 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on "V"?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on "V". Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride "V"?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride "V" are:
        • November (120 activities)
        • February (110 activities)
        • December (82 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access "V"? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to "V" are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride "V"?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride "V". The trail is 807 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is "V"?
        "V" is a very popular trail. There have been 13,188 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 18,494 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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