more stats
1.1 miles
Distance
330 ft
Climb
-100 ft
Descent
00:09:13
Avg time
230 ft
Altitude change
959 ft
Altitude min
1,214 ft
Altitude max
984 ft
Altitude start
1,214 ft
Altitude end
4%
Grade
-14.8%
Grade max
30.1%
Grade min
3,478 ft
Distance climb
1,818 ft
Distance down
522 ft
Distance flat
00:09:13
Avg time

Windmill Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Hawkins Hill
    Wellington
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #33998 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #80527 in Trail Running
    • #118824 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #763 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand [+]
    • #1,526 in Trail Running
    • #1,676 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Uphill Primary
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2012
  • Land Owner
    WCC

Uphill complement to Car Parts

Bikes - uphill only. Foot - 2 way.

source: tracks.org
Access Info

North - enter Windmill from the fence line where a crossing is indicated on the windmill/turbine road.
South - enter Windmill from the windmill carpark, heading south. The northern end of Carparts Extension joins Windmill

Tags

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 8 rides
  • 12 miles average
6 Months
  • 172 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 2,092 rides
  • Last: Nov 5, 2026
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Avg: 4.26 (9 votes)
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      3 Reviews & Comments

      gristlybits
      If you are trying to change this into the Te Kopahou reserve riding area, please check the map. The northern boundary of the reserve is the Tip Track.
      https://wellington.govt.nz/-/media/maps/files/tekopahou.pdf?la=en&hash=B5AE1BDBD2B75C9C0B8EC2430DC2DB16D099A08B
      dUtKfX
      Pretty fun climb with enough descents to make this interesting for an intermediate rider. I enjoy combining this trail with car parts and just doing as many laps as I can. Come here when it’s muddy for some extra sketchiness.
      OliverRoozen OliverRoozen
      A really great uphill trail. It gets progressively steeper so be warned and pace yourself for that.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Windmill located?
      Windmill is located in Hawkins Hill, Wellington, New Zealand. It is part of the Hawkins Hill trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -41.30509, 174.74814.
      ▼ How hard is Windmill?
      Windmill is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 4%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Windmill?
      Windmill has 330 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 100 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 959 ft to 1,214 ft.
      ▼ Is Windmill a point to point trail?
      Windmill is not a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Windmill?
      Windmill is 1.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Windmill?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Windmill. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Windmill? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Windmill are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Windmill?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 9 minutes to ride Windmill. The trail is 1.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Windmill?
      Windmill is a very popular trail. There have been 15,987 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 20,061 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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