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3.7 miles
Distance
909 ft
Climb
-440 ft
Descent
00:34:33
Avg time
471 ft
Altitude change
33 ft
Altitude min
546 ft
Altitude max
33 ft
Altitude start
505 ft
Altitude end
2.4%
Grade
-27.3%
Grade max
32.6%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
2,103 ft
Distance flat
00:34:33
Avg time
Upper Huia Dam Details
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Riding AreaWaitakere Ranges
Auckland -
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Local Popularity80 in Hiking [+]
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeDirt/Gravel Road
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Family FriendlyYes
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eBike Allowed
Easy ride from Lower Huia Dam to Upper Huia Dam. Well formed gravel road surrounded by native forest. Easy gradient with one short steep climb 1/3 of the way. Public toilet at the start and end of the trial.
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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(-36.995350, 174.566810)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Upper Huia Dam
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Where is Upper Huia Dam located?
Upper Huia Dam is located in Waitakere Ranges, Auckland, New Zealand. It is part of the Waitakere Ranges trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -36.99535, 174.56681.
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How hard is Upper Huia Dam?
Upper Huia Dam is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 2.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
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What is the elevation gain for Upper Huia Dam?
Upper Huia Dam has 277 m of elevation gain. The trail has 134 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 10 m to 166 m.
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Is Upper Huia Dam a point to point trail?
Upper Huia Dam is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
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