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1.3 miles
Distance
181 ft
Climb
-176 ft
Descent
00:12:54
Avg time
4 ft
Altitude change
342 ft
Altitude min
453 ft
Altitude max
344 ft
Altitude start
348 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-28.2%
Grade max
24.7%
Grade min
3,369 ft
Distance climb
3,202 ft
Distance down
325 ft
Distance flat
00:12:54
Avg time

Wetland Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Wainuiomata Trail Park (WTP)
    Lower Hutt
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Lift (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in E-Biking
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 85 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #67586 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #54013 in E-Biking
    • #117383 in Trail Running
    • #340001 in Hiking
    • #1951 in Adaptive Biking
    • #3064 in Gravel Biking
  • National Ranking
    #1,502 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand [+]
    • #1,350 in E-Biking
    • #1,952 in Trail Running
    • #3,631 in Hiking
    • #72 in Adaptive Biking
    • #148 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, RD, Adaptive MTB, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Season
    All year
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Hutt City Council

Wetland loop is an easy loop around the bottom of the park. It either feeds other trails heading up into the hills or receives riders coming off rails.

Most of the loop follows an old access road into the area and is wide and gentle. On the north side of the loop is a board walk over a wetlands area. You're likely to see Pukeko birds here.

source: WTP Wetland loop trail info
Access Info

Wetland loop is accessed from the car park. It is best to start from the left hand side (completing the loop clockwise).

Starting from the left will act as a feed to Jungle Scout and onto Jungle Gym, and further is The Directa.

Tags
Wetland

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Wetland Loop Trail Reports

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Oct 24, 2025
 Tree down over track near the end, moved most of it out of the way.
May 16, 2025 @ 7:12pm
May 16, 2025
 Overgrown vegetation in some spots
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on Oct 24, 2026
Dry
Avg: 4.15 (7 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Wetland Loop located?
      Wetland Loop is located in Wainuiomata Trail Park (WTP), Lower Hutt, New Zealand. It is part of the Wainuiomata Trail Park (WTP) trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -41.24937, 174.92735.
      ▼ How hard is Wetland Loop?
      Wetland Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Wetland Loop?
      Wetland Loop has 181 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 176 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 342 ft to 453 ft.
      ▼ Is Wetland Loop a point to point trail?
      Wetland Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ How long is Wetland Loop?
      Wetland Loop is 1.3 miles long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Wetland Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Wetland Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Wetland Loop?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Wetland Loop are:
      • March (18 activities)
      • February (12 activities)
      • April (8 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Wetland Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Wetland Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Wetland Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 13 minutes to ride Wetland Loop. The trail is 1.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Wetland Loop?
      Wetland Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 1,381 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,529 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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