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1,411 ft
Distance
61 ft
Climb
-168 ft
Descent
00:01:30
Avg time
-107 ft
Altitude change
781 ft
Altitude min
927 ft
Altitude max
902 ft
Altitude start
797 ft
Altitude end
-7.6%
Grade
-47.3%
Grade max
18.3%
Grade min
531 ft
Distance climb
761 ft
Distance down
118 ft
Distance flat
00:01:30
Avg time
Pōhatu (Lower Section) Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaMākara Peak Mountain Bike Park
Wellington -
AKANorth Face Extension
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Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlack Diamond (11 votes)
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Local Popularity95 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 90 in E-Biking
- 30 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Global Ranking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionDownhill OnlyPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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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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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailBerm, Drop, Jump, Rock Face, Rock Garden
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Year Opened2020
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Land OwnerWellington City Council
Pōhatu - Te Reo for rocky or stony, due to the massive amount of rock work that went into creating the trail, including armouring the surface, edging the track, creating drops and rock garden features.
This volunteer, hand built singletrack is the last section of the Pōhatu trail ending at Snake Charmer and creating a full Grade 4 descent from the summit to the carpark by continuing into Starfish . It was built by Mākara Peak Supporters and volunteers during 2020, beginning before the first COVID-19 lockdown.
It's starts off in a similar style as Starfish, with some small drops, catch berms and a bit of enduro-flow. After exiting the native bush onto an exposed ridge, things start getting steeper, the drops bigger and the fun factor ramps up. An enormous amount of rock was sourced from the surrounding hillside and used to armour the track, build the berms, edge the track, and create a series of rock garden features in the final 100m of track.
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Some parts still under construction. Ride with caution. Look out for trail builders.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 17.8 km average
6 Months
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- 20.2 km avg distance
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- Last: Jun 17, 2026
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Directions to p-hatu-lower-section trailhead
(-41.292180, 174.715370)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pōhatu (Lower Section)
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Where is Pōhatu (Lower Section) located?
Pōhatu (Lower Section) 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 -41.29218, 174.71537.
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How hard is Pōhatu (Lower Section)?
Pōhatu (Lower Section) is rated as Advanced difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 7.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for Pōhatu (Lower Section)?
Pōhatu (Lower Section) has 61 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 168 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 781 ft to 927 ft.
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Is Pōhatu (Lower Section) a point to point trail?
Yes, Pōhatu (Lower Section) is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
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