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4,662 ft
Distance
571 ft
Climb
-79 ft
Descent
00:12:29
Avg time
492 ft
Altitude change
116 ft
Altitude min
611 ft
Altitude max
118 ft
Altitude start
610 ft
Altitude end
10.555%
Grade
-27.594%
Grade max
49.023%
Grade min
3,133 ft
Distance climb
733 ft
Distance down
739 ft
Distance flat
00:12:29
Avg time

Wakely Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Northern Hills
    Wellington
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Green (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in E-Biking
    • 60 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Paved Path
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, DJ, RD, Fat, Adaptive MTB, CX, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for Gravel Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Wellington City Council

Chipseal at 10%. There are a few drainage trenches, so be careful before releasing the brakes.

Adaptive Bike Info
aMTB Green Rating: Beginner features and moderate terrain.
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  • 13.4 km avg distance
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  • Last: Jun 23, 2026
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Sep 29, 2025 @ 4:18pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Sep 28, 2025
Jul 24, 2021 @ 6:38pm
Jul 24, 2021
Rock and mud on the track from recent storms but all rideable.
Jul 3, 2020 @ 6:09pm
Jul 3, 2020
Jun 2, 2020 @ 1:06pm
Jun 2, 2020
Watch out for the water duct bumps!
May 9, 2020 @ 6:17pm
May 9, 2020
Sealed surface is OK in all weather
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on Sep 29, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 4.1 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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  • Ideal
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        Directions to wakely trailhead (-41.241813, 174.810815)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Wakely

        Where is Wakely located?
        Wakely is located in Northern Hills, Wellington, New Zealand. It is part of the Northern Hills trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -41.24181, 174.81082.
        What is the elevation gain for Wakely?
        Wakely has 571 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 79 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 116 ft to 611 ft.
        Is Wakely a point to point trail?
        Wakely is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is paved path.
        How long is Wakely?
        Wakely is 4,662 ft long. The trail type is paved path.

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