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6.3 miles
Distance
1,671 ft
Climb
-1,035 ft
Descent
01:17:59
Avg time
636 ft
Altitude change
739 ft
Altitude min
1,376 ft
Altitude max
739 ft
Altitude start
1,375 ft
Altitude end
1.9%
Grade
-46.8%
Grade max
42.5%
Grade min
4 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
2,743 ft
Distance flat
01:17:59
Avg time
Skyline Details
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaWestern Hills
Wellington -
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Voted DifficultyBlue (3 votes)
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Local Popularity65 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 75 in Trail Running
- 60 in Hiking
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Trail TypeMixed
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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Climb DifficultyBlack Diamond
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Physical RatingHard
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Dogs AllowedYes
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This dual use track runs North and South along the ridge between Old Coach Road in Johnsonville and Makara Saddle in Karori. Although only graded as "Intermediate", the climbs are steep and some of the switchbacks and single track sections are more "Advanced" to "Expert" level.
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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Directions to skyline-25737 trailhead
(-41.282350, 174.717630)
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Routes with this trail
★ 3.8 • 24 miles • 4,609 ft • 42 • Point to Point •
Starting at the in Johnsonville and finishing in Owhiro Bay. This track is a solid day's undertaking and...
35 miles • 7,069 ft • 32 • Loop •
From Johnsonville train station to Underworld Tavern the long way around. This route connects the main...
39 miles • 11,222 ft • 8 • Point to Point •
This route was used by the Wuu2k but makes for a good bike ride too - http://www.wuu2k.co.nz/course.html
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Frequently Asked Questions About Skyline
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Where is Skyline located?
Skyline is located in Western Hills, Wellington, New Zealand. It is part of the Western Hills trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -41.28235, 174.71763.
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How hard is Skyline?
Skyline is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 1.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
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What is the elevation gain for Skyline?
Skyline has 1,671 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 1,035 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 739 ft to 1,376 ft.
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How long is Skyline?
Skyline is 6.3 miles long. The trail type is mixed.
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