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2,068 ft
Distance
108 ft
Climb
-137 ft
Descent
00:06:36
Avg time
-29 ft
Altitude change
307 ft
Altitude min
410 ft
Altitude max
344 ft
Altitude start
315 ft
Altitude end
-1.398%
Grade
-29.59%
Grade max
26.621%
Grade min
815 ft
Distance climb
1,254 ft
Distance down
00:06:36
Avg time
Bailout Details
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Activities
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Riding AreaMākara Peak Mountain Bike Park
Wellington -
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Voted DifficultyAdvanced (1 vote)
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Local Popularity65 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 15 in Trail Running
- 60 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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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailBridge
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Year Opened2014
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Land Owner
New exit out to South Karori Road from the bottom Leaping Lizard for those who don't want to have to climb back up into the park via Possum Bait Line. Makes Leaping Lizard a much more appealing prospect.
Built by the Makara Peak Supporters and several corporate work parties over 2014.
Access Info
From the bottom of Leaping Lizard and at the start of Possum Bait Line. Alternatively, you can grovel up it from South Karori Road. Look out for the bollard with the sign towards the end of the road. It crosses private property and close to a house so please respect the land owners.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 11 miles avg distance
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(-41.303321, 174.706918)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bailout
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Where is Bailout located?
Bailout is located in Mākara Peak Mountain Bike Park, Wellington, New Zealand. It is part of the Mākara Peak Mountain Bike Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -41.30332, 174.70692.
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How hard is Bailout?
Bailout is rated as Advanced difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 1.398%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for Bailout?
Bailout has 108 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 137 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 307 ft to 410 ft.
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Is Bailout a point to point trail?
Bailout is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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