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Trail Description

Definitely the toughest trail at Mākara Peak Mountain Bike Park, it's also one of the hardest legal trails in Wellington. Designed to test the limits of what's possible on a trail bike, It links a range of challenging features one after the other as it makes it way down the valley opposite Trickle Falls. It's a good idea to do a track walk beforehand to figure out entry and exit speeds, lines and options. Because it's quite a big step up in difficulty and risk this is a track for expert riders only - if you haven't mastered Trickle Falls, this track probably isn't for you.
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Mākara Peak Supporters Club

The Mākara Peak Supporters work with Wellington City Council to build and manage a world-class mountain bike park in a regenerating native forest.

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Mākara Peak MTB Park

Mākara Peak Mountain Bike Park is a purpose-built riding and walking reserve set in 250 hectares of regenerating native bush on the hills above Karori, just 7 km from Wellington’s city centre.
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St Albans Ave Entrance

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Mountain Bikers Code

trail etiquette

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Riding or walking Wellington trails requires you to share the track, cycleway or road with others – fellow cyclists and walkers, but also dogs and horses.  Here are a few important pointers to foster positive attitudes between different trail users and remember we are lucky that WCC have given us access to their land.

Share the Trail

Respect others on the track. Give way to walkers, use a bell or greeting, and be patient when passing. Ride in small groups and stay in control at all times.

Ride Only Where Allowed

Stick to open and permitted trails. Respect seasonal closures, leave gates as you found them, and plan ahead with food, tools, and warm clothing.

Protect the Track

Don’t damage the trail. Avoid skidding, cutting corners, or riding in wet conditions. Take your rubbish home and clean your bike to stop weeds spreading.

Follow Road Rules

Be predictable and courteous. Stop at lights, signal clearly, and let traffic pass when safe. Ride no more than two abreast and always offer a smile or wave.

riding safety

pre ride, re-ride, freeride

Build confidence, not risk. Start slow with a warm-up lap to check the trail ("Pre-Ride"), go again to learn the features ("Re-Ride"), then let loose once you know what’s coming ("Free-Ride"). This approach helps you ride safer, progress faster, and have more fun.

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Pre-ride
Warm up the brain and body by riding the trail at lower speed
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Lap the trail a few times and get to know the flow and features. Make those smaller adjustments to your timing and technique to build confidence.
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Free-ride
Starting small, work your way up to faster speeds and larger features.