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2,014 ft
Distance
-199 ft
Descent
00:01:52
Avg time
-198 ft
Altitude change
777 ft
Altitude min
981 ft
Altitude max
979 ft
Altitude start
781 ft
Altitude end
-9.9%
Grade
-38.2%
Grade max
1.6%
Grade min
161 ft
Distance climb
1,647 ft
Distance down
207 ft
Distance flat
00:01:52
Avg time
Chimney Sweep Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
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Riding AreaRangituhi Trail Park
Porirua -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlue (3 votes)
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Local Popularity100 in Mountain Biking
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Global Ranking#5378 in Mountain Biking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeDH, AM, XC
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DirectionDownhill OnlyPopular Direction Shown
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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TTFs on TrailDrop, Jump, Roller Coaster
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Ride in RainYes
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Year Opened2012
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Land Owner
Flowy fun trail with a Chimney jump and rock garden feature, berms, corners
Access Info
Top of the first tower half way up Farm Road
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 7 rides
- 7 miles average
6 Months
- 97 rides
- 10 miles avg distance
All
- 992 rides
- Last: Jun 17, 2026
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Directions to chimney-sweep trailhead
(-41.143380, 174.819400)
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Technical Trail Features (TTF)
- Chimney jump
Jump - Rock garden Rock Face
Routes with this trail
5 miles • 1,148 ft • 8 • Loop •
Not sure where to start? Park at the Raiha Street gate Ride to which will climb you part way up the hill....
5 miles • 1,199 ft • 7 • Loop •
A nice 10km Grade 2-Grade 3 loop, with a good climb and some interesting mixes of terrain on teh way down.
4 miles • 1,122 ft • 8 • Loop •
You can do utawi instead of the if you want a longer easer climb but other than that, I dont really know...
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Frequently Asked Questions About Chimney Sweep
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Where is Chimney Sweep located?
Chimney Sweep is located in Rangituhi Trail Park, Porirua, New Zealand. It is part of the Rangituhi Trail Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -41.14338, 174.8194.
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How hard is Chimney Sweep?
Chimney Sweep is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 9.9%.
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What is the elevation gain for Chimney Sweep?
The trail has 199 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 777 ft to 981 ft.
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Is Chimney Sweep a point to point trail?
Yes, Chimney Sweep is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
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