more stats
2,674 ft
Distance
246 ft
Climb
-61 ft
Descent
00:07:23
Avg time
184 ft
Altitude change
161 ft
Altitude min
369 ft
Altitude max
161 ft
Altitude start
344 ft
Altitude end
6.9%
Grade
-25.8%
Grade max
42.9%
Grade min
1,506 ft
Distance climb
725 ft
Distance down
443 ft
Distance flat
00:07:23
Avg time

Waiho Elevator Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Maraetai Forest
    Cambridge
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #56232 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #19959 in E-Biking
    • #113224 in Trail Running
    • #110642 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #1,244 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand [+]
    • #412 in E-Biking
    • #1,892 in Trail Running
    • #1,581 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Uphill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

Uphill single track

Tags
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 4 rides
  • 14 miles average
6 Months
  • 45 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 524 rides
  • Last: Oct 3, 2026
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Waiho Elevator Trail Reports

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Oct 4, 2025 @ 12:31pm (Pacific/Auckland)
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Sep 18, 2023
 A few minor patches of mud
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on Oct 4, 2025
Prevalent Mud
Avg: 3.77 (3 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Waiho Elevator located?
      Waiho Elevator is located in Maraetai Forest, Cambridge, New Zealand. It is part of the Maraetai Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -36.8855, 175.04135.
      ▼ How hard is Waiho Elevator?
      Waiho Elevator is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 6.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Waiho Elevator?
      Waiho Elevator has 246 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 61 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 161 ft to 369 ft.
      ▼ Is Waiho Elevator a point to point trail?
      Waiho Elevator is not a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Waiho Elevator?
      Waiho Elevator is 2,674 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Waiho Elevator?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Waiho Elevator. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Waiho Elevator? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Waiho Elevator are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Waiho Elevator?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Waiho Elevator. The trail is 2,674 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Waiho Elevator?
      Waiho Elevator is a very popular trail. There have been 4,383 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,203 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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