2,904 ft
Distance
12 ft
Climb
-243 ft
Descent
00:05:21
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Varley's Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaMākara Peak Mountain Bike Park
Wellington -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlack Diamond (3 votes)
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionDownhill Only
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Climb DifficultyBlack Diamond
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Physical RatingHard
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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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 Popularity75 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 75 in E-Biking
- 40 in Trail Running
- 40 in Hiking
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Year Opened1998
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Land OwnerWellington City Council
Named after Gareth Varley and built by Johnsonville Cycles in 1998/99, Varley's is a classic Mākara Peak trail.
With the opening of T4 in late 2022, Varley's was changed to a downhill only trail. It's a good option for riders wanting something more technical and natural, with tight switchbacks and lots of exposed bedrock.
When combined with Zac's and Wahine (in the back of Karori Park) it's a great downhill alternative for intermediate/advanced riders looking for something different.
Access Info
From the summit head down Zac's Track or Whā Out.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for Varley's mountain bike trail trail
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Altitude change-233 ft
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Altitude min807 ft
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Altitude max1,053 ft
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Altitude start1,040 ft
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Altitude end807 ft
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Grade-8%
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Grade max-37.4%
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Grade min11.8%
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Distance climb108 ft
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Distance down2,507 ft
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Distance flat289 ft
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Avg time00:05:21
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Avg reverse time00:10:46
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Recent Ridelog Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 2 rides
- 11 miles avg distance
6 Months
- 28 rides
- 14 miles avg distance
All
- 265 rides
- Last: Mar 15, 2025
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