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631 ft
Distance
484 ft
Climb
-549 ft
Descent
00:01:20
Avg time
-65 ft
Altitude change
247 ft
Altitude min
779 ft
Altitude max
779 ft
Altitude start
714 ft
Altitude end
-84.812%
Grade max
77.331%
Grade min
2,051 ft
Distance climb
2,273 ft
Distance down
433 ft
Distance flat
00:01:20
Avg time
Waipapa Loop Details
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Riding AreaTe Kopahou Reserve
Wellington -
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Local Popularity15 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 25 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Trail TypeMixed
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyBlack Diamond
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Physical RatingHard
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Dogs AllowedYes
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Ride in RainYes
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Land Owner
This is a very steep loop off Red Rocks down to the floor of the Waipapa Stream valley and then back up to Red Rocks. The track surface is quite rocky and occasionally a bit loose on top but firm underneath.
source: tracks.org
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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(-41.348440, 174.727970)
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Where is Waipapa Loop located?
Waipapa Loop is located in Te Kopahou Reserve, Wellington, New Zealand. It is part of the Te Kopahou Reserve trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -41.34844, 174.72797.
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How hard is Waipapa Loop?
Waipapa Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
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What is the elevation gain for Waipapa Loop?
Waipapa Loop has 484 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 549 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 247 ft to 779 ft.
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Is Waipapa Loop a point to point trail?
Waipapa Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is mixed.
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