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2,825 ft
Distance
2 ft
Climb
-361 ft
Descent
00:02:17
Avg time
-359 ft
Altitude change
307 ft
Altitude min
666 ft
Altitude max
666 ft
Altitude start
307 ft
Altitude end
-37.491%
Grade max
2.447%
Grade min
144 ft
Distance climb
2,375 ft
Distance down
306 ft
Distance flat
00:02:17
Avg time
Zigzag Track Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaWainuiomata Trail Park (WTP)
Lower Hutt -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity20 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in E-Biking
- 5 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Global Ranking
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National Ranking#3,108 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand [+]
- #2,623 in E-Biking
- #4,011 in Trail Running
- #3,449 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingHard
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SeasonSummer
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Land OwnerGreater Wellington Regional Council
This track is OPEN to riding (see http://www.gw.govt.nz/assets/Parks-and-Recreation/Misc/East-Harbour-mountain-bike-map.pdf) and for walkers it provides an alternative exit from Rata Ridge.
The upper part of the track is more like a fire break. As you descend, the track gets narrower, ending with a very steep gravel path consisting of several zigzags - which give the track its name.
Access Info
If descending Rata Ridge, then you'll encounter a T-intersection about three quarters of the way down. The Zigzag track is clearly marked where it heads off to the left.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 0 rides
6 Months
- 1 rides
- 14 miles avg distance
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- 9 rides
- Last: Jul 18, 2026
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Is it worth the hard work of rata ridge and mt Lowry to ride this track? Not really
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Nearby Trails
- Rata Ridge 5,112 ft
- Konini Firebreak 1 mile
- Puriri 1 mile
- Access Trail 1 mile
- Kinderspeil 1 mile
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