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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
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Silversky Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Western Hills
    Wellington
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #97724 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #35388 in Trail Running
    • #40526 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • 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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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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Silversky Trail Reports

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Feb 28, 2026 @ 8:53pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Feb 27, 2026
Have done some more trimming . Silversky is nice and clear now. Great to see lots of people out enjoying the trail. more work starting shortly on...
Feb 25, 2026 @ 10:37pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Feb 25, 2026
Slowly working away at trimming the growth back. There will also be some work happening to improve sections of the track and contractor starts...
Apr 2, 2023 @ 12:22pm
Apr 2, 2023
Still muddy
Mar 18, 2023 @ 10:50pm
Mar 18, 2023
Similar to last report, there are long sections of the track that take significant time to dry out properly. This causes a muddy rut down the...
Sep 28, 2022 @ 7:28am
Sep 28, 2022
Despite recent dry weather the track is still very soft and muddy
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on Feb 28, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.74 (6 votes)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Silversky

        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.
        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.
        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.
        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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