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3,027 ft
Distance
116 ft
Climb
-332 ft
Descent
00:07:57
Avg time
-216 ft
Altitude change
436 ft
Altitude min
668 ft
Altitude max
659 ft
Altitude start
443 ft
Altitude end
-106.223%
Grade max
89.326%
Grade min
647 ft
Distance climb
1,356 ft
Distance down
367 ft
Distance flat
00:07:57
Avg time
S Bend Details
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Activities
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaWrights Hill
Wellington -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlack Diamond (2 votes)
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Local Popularity50 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 85 in Trail Running
- 90 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyBlack Diamond
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Physical RatingHard
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Dogs AllowedYes
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TTFs on TrailSkinny
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Narrow trail with super tight switchbacks and dense bush.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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6 Months
- 14 rides
- 15 miles avg distance
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- 54 rides
- Last: Jun 20, 2026
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Directions to s-bend trailhead
(-41.290440, 174.751080)
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Frequently Asked Questions About S Bend
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Where is S Bend located?
S Bend is located in Wrights Hill, Wellington, New Zealand. It is part of the Wrights Hill trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -41.29044, 174.75108.
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How hard is S Bend?
S Bend is rated as Advanced difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
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What is the elevation gain for S Bend?
S Bend has 116 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 332 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 436 ft to 668 ft.
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Is S Bend a point to point trail?
S Bend is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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