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1,795 ft
Distance
72 ft
Climb
-239 ft
Descent
00:01:45
Avg time
-166 ft
Altitude change
957 ft
Altitude min
1,132 ft
Altitude max
1,132 ft
Altitude start
965 ft
Altitude end
-9.3%
Grade
-45.5%
Grade max
37.7%
Grade min
564 ft
Distance climb
971 ft
Distance down
256 ft
Distance flat
00:01:45
Avg time

Pōhatu (Middle Section) Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mākara Peak Mountain Bike Park
    Wellington
  • Difficulty Rating
    Advanced Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (7 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 30 in Trail Running
    • 50 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #247 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #2500 in E-Biking
    • #116249 in Trail Running
    • #96196 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump, Rock Face, Rock Garden
  • Year Opened
    2022
  • Land Owner
    Wellington City Council

The "middle section" of Pōhatu continues the fun from "upper" Pōhatu after crossing North Face. It becomes a bit steeper and more techy than the upper section.

Planned and managed by Mākara Peak Supporters, crafted by TGL Contracting and funded by Trails Wellington.

It connects back in near the bottom of North Face before heading into the lower Pōhatu section.

Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 13 miles average
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  • 13 miles avg distance
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May 30, 2026 @ 9:41am (Pacific/Auckland)
May 29, 2026
 Surprisingly wet in places - and slippery. No wind or rain and a high moisture content in the air means long drying time needed.
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        Directions to p-hatu-middle-section trailhead (-41.290270, 174.710770)

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        August 2022 First ride on Middle Pohatu,...
        5:01 | 370 | Aug 14, 2022 , Wellington
        youtuber Middle Pohatu | Makara's PERFECT mix of...
        0:45 | 335 | Jul 23, 2022 , Wellington
        youtuber !!!BRAND NEW!!! Middle of Pōhatu @ Makara...
        0:46 | 343 | May 7, 2022 , Wellington
        Huge FRONTFLIP after pedal clip.
        0:06 | 322 | May 24, 2022 , Wellington

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Pōhatu (Middle Section)

        ▼ Where is Pōhatu (Middle Section) located?
        Pōhatu (Middle 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 -41.29027, 174.71077.
        ▼ How hard is Pōhatu (Middle Section)?
        Pōhatu (Middle Section) is rated as Advanced difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 9.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Pōhatu (Middle Section)?
        Pōhatu (Middle Section) has 72 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 239 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 957 ft to 1,132 ft.
        ▼ Is Pōhatu (Middle Section) a point to point trail?
        Yes, Pōhatu (Middle Section) is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.

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