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2,256 ft
Distance
115 ft
Climb
-79 ft
Descent
00:02:59
Avg time
36 ft
Altitude change
373 ft
Altitude min
440 ft
Altitude max
373 ft
Altitude start
409 ft
Altitude end
1.605%
Grade
-27.887%
Grade max
34.358%
Grade min
1,030 ft
Distance climb
632 ft
Distance down
593 ft
Distance flat
00:02:59
Avg time
Second Star Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaWainuiomata Trail Park (WTP)
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Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity80 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 80 in E-Biking
- 90 in Trail Running
- 65 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeXC
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DirectionUphill PrimaryPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingEasy
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Family FriendlyYes
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Ride in RainYes
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Year Opened2016
Second Star is an easy wide trail that is designed to be ridden both ways. It provides access from the Wetland Loop to the adjacent valley. This valley will be developed over the coming years with both advanced trails and an easy traverse trail.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 62 rides
- 12 miles avg distance
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- Last: Jun 20, 2026
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Directions to second-star trailhead
(-41.246906, 174.928544)
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Where is Second Star located?
Second Star 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 -41.24691, 174.92854.
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How hard is Second Star?
Second Star is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 1.605%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
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What is the elevation gain for Second Star?
Second Star has 115 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 79 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 373 ft to 440 ft.
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Is Second Star a point to point trail?
Second Star is not a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
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