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3,698 ft
Distance
108 ft
Climb
-101 ft
Descent
00:13:05
Avg time
7 ft
Altitude change
534 ft
Altitude min
629 ft
Altitude max
534 ft
Altitude start
541 ft
Altitude end
0.2%
Grade
-23.4%
Grade max
22.2%
Grade min
1,634 ft
Distance climb
1,365 ft
Distance down
699 ft
Distance flat
00:13:05
Avg time
K2 Details
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Activities
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- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaWestern Hills
Wellington -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity35 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 45 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeXC
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DirectionOne Direction
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingEasy
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Dogs AllowedYes
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TTFs on TrailBridge
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Ride in RainYes
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Year Opened2016
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Land OwnerWCC
K2 (named for Karori Park Grade 2, not after the extreme 8000m mountain), is a true grade 2 trail ideal for beginners and kids. Starting at the Sunshine Ave car park, the wide all weather trail climbs up gently through a mixture of regenerating native bush and large old pine trees before descending with some undulations and gentle turns to keep things interesting.
Follow the K2 green signs as the trail crosses over Waihine (an intermediate to advanced trail), and other walking tracks several times, so the first time riding may be a bit confusing until it beds in.
Access Info
Follow the Karori Park Perimeter track around to the Sunshine Ave car park at the northern end of the park. From there follow the signs.
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 11 miles avg distance
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- 24 rides
- Last: Apr 24, 2026
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Directions to k2-62453 trailhead
(-41.284130, 174.724220)
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Nearby Trails
- Karori Car Park Connector 276 ft
- Khouri Avenue Connector 1,040 ft
- Karori Park Perimeter Track 1,519 ft
- Khouri 2,205 ft
- Percy Dyett 2,507 ft
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Where is K2 located?
K2 is located in Western Hills, Wellington, New Zealand. It is part of the Western Hills trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -41.28413, 174.72422.
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How hard is K2?
K2 is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
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What is the elevation gain for K2?
K2 has 108 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 101 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 534 ft to 629 ft.
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Is K2 a point to point trail?
Yes, K2 is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
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