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2.4 miles
Distance
963 ft
Climb
-451 ft
Descent
00:46:38
Avg time
512 ft
Altitude change
925 ft
Altitude min
1,514 ft
Altitude max
985 ft
Altitude start
1,497 ft
Altitude end
3.992%
Grade
-38.539%
Grade max
100.525%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
4,445 ft
Distance down
555 ft
Distance flat
00:46:38
Avg time
Mount Ken Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Gravel Bike
- Adaptive Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaWainuiomata Trail Park (WTP)
Lower Hutt -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity20 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 30 in E-Biking
- 60 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Trail TypeDoubletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC, Gravel, Adaptive MTB
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DirectionBoth Directions[+]
- Both Directions for Gravel Biking
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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SeasonAll year
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Ride in RainYes
Mount Ken is a continuation of the ECNZ pylon track and joints the ECNZ Pylon Track (Southern Section) with the ECNZ Pylon Track (Northern Section). Like the ECNZ track, Mount Ken is a 4x4 access road, although not as well maintained as the ECNZ pylon track. Some of the climbs are steeper but shorter than the ECNZ Pylon Track (Southern Section).
Access Info
The Southern end of Mount Ken starts with a clearing and a fork in the track. The trail heading up the hill to the west is the service road to the Mount Ken transmission tower (and is a dead end, but has lovely views). The trail to the east will take you into privately owned land. The trail heading down and to the west, with a large metal and concrete block barrier, is the entrance to Mount Ken.
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Directions to mount-ken trailhead
(-41.215870, 174.962330)
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Nearby Trails
- Wainui Centre 2,316 ft
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- Te Whiti Riser Summit Rd Link 2 miles
- Ecnz Pylon Track (northern Section) 3 miles
Wainuiomata Trail Park (WTP)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mount Ken
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Where is Mount Ken located?
Mount Ken is located in Wainuiomata Trail Park (WTP), Lower Hutt, New Zealand. It is part of the Wainuiomata Trail Park (WTP) trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -41.21587, 174.96233.
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What is the elevation gain for Mount Ken?
Mount Ken has 963 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 451 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 925 ft to 1,514 ft.
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Is Mount Ken a point to point trail?
Mount Ken is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
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How long is Mount Ken?
Mount Ken is 2.4 miles long. The trail type is doubletrack.
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