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2,654 ft
Distance
19 ft
Climb
-323 ft
Descent
00:12:24
Avg time
-302 ft
Altitude change
598 ft
Altitude min
909 ft
Altitude max
909 ft
Altitude start
607 ft
Altitude end
-11.4%
Grade
-43.7%
Grade max
10.8%
Grade min
423 ft
Distance climb
2,080 ft
Distance down
154 ft
Distance flat
00:12:24
Avg time
K Hole Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
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Riding AreaWestern Hills
Wellington -
AKA98DH
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Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyDouble Black Diamond (2 votes)
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Local Popularity45 in Mountain Biking
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Global Ranking#87385 in Mountain Biking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeDH
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DirectionDownhill OnlyPopular Direction Shown
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Physical RatingExtreme
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Dogs AllowedYes
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TTFs on TrailDrop, Jump, Gap Jump, Rock Face
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Land Owner
Formally known as 98DH.
Shuttle friendly DH track. Now ends with a gap jump since the old track was rerouted.
Access Info
Access top of trail by the playground by 99 Montgomery Ave, Karori. Ride along Skyline track fro approx 400 m then entrace is on the left. Entrance is a short climb to a wooden platform.
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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6 Months
- 4 rides
- 7 miles avg distance
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- 33 rides
- Last: Apr 11, 2026
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Directions to k-hole trailhead
(-41.279600, 174.724620)
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Jan 31, 2022 , Wellington
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Aug 7, 2019 , Wellington
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Aug 7, 2019 , Wellington
Technical Trail Features (TTF)
- Frank and Beans double ju
Gap Jump - TTF Gap Jump
- ‘DEEP IN CIDER’ Drop
- ‘YOUR MUM’ Gap Jump
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Frequently Asked Questions About K Hole
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Where is K Hole located?
K Hole is located in Western Hills, Wellington, New Zealand. It is part of the Western Hills trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -41.2796, 174.72462.
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How hard is K Hole?
K Hole is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Extreme. The average grade is 11.4%.
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What is the elevation gain for K Hole?
K Hole has 6 m of elevation gain. The trail has 99 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 182 m to 277 m.
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Is K Hole a point to point trail?
Yes, K Hole is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
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