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4,358 ft
Distance
555 ft
Climb
-229 ft
Descent
00:10:16
Avg time
326 ft
Altitude change
394 ft
Altitude min
725 ft
Altitude max
396 ft
Altitude start
722 ft
Altitude end
7.484%
Grade
-53.795%
Grade max
54.225%
Grade min
2,872 ft
Distance climb
1,324 ft
Distance down
162 ft
Distance flat
00:10:16
Avg time
Silversky Details
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Activities
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Riding AreaWestern Hills
Wellington -
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Local Popularity60 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 85 in Trail Running
- 90 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeXC
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Dogs AllowedYes
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Land Owner
Narrow 1.4km track linking Crofton Downs up to Skyline.
Access Info
From the western end of Silverstream Road, Crofton Downs, follow the concrete driveway up to the top.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 2 rides
- 11 miles average
6 Months
- 13 rides
- 13 miles avg distance
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- 139 rides
- Last: Jun 20, 2026
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Directions to silversky trailhead
(-41.253250, 174.758420)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Silversky
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Where is Silversky located?
Silversky is located in Western Hills, Wellington, New Zealand. It is part of the Western Hills trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -41.25325, 174.75842.
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How hard is Silversky?
Silversky is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 7.484%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for Silversky?
Silversky has 169 m of elevation gain. The trail has 70 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 120 m to 221 m.
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Is Silversky a point to point trail?
Silversky is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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