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4,672 ft
Distance
105 ft
Climb
-363 ft
Descent
00:07:18
Avg time
-259 ft
Altitude change
1,025 ft
Altitude min
1,300 ft
Altitude max
1,300 ft
Altitude start
1,040 ft
Altitude end
-5.5%
Grade
-40.3%
Grade max
31.4%
Grade min
1,306 ft
Distance climb
3,025 ft
Distance down
331 ft
Distance flat
00:07:18
Avg time
Zac's Track Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaMākara Peak Mountain Bike Park
Wellington -
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Voted DifficultyBlue (2 votes)
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Local Popularity85 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 90 in E-Biking
- 75 in Trail Running
- 75 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionDownhill OnlyPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailBerm, Drop
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Ride in RainYes
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Land OwnerWellington City Council
This classic Wellington singletrack starts at the summit and descends along the north ridge down towards Vertigo, Varley's and T4.
It used to be a two way track but was changed to downhill only when the top two-thirds was upgraded by TGL in mid 2020. Berms were rebuilt, plus the drainage and surface were fixed to make the trail more sustainable. A new section of trail was also built to bypass a pinch climb, which has greatly improved the flow and speed.
This track was originally built mostly by the late Ian "Zac" Pearson with help from the Makara Peak Supporters in 2000. Upgrade work, maintenance and trail side planting has been funded from generous grants from the Ian 'Zac' Pearson Memorial Fund, managed by the Nikau Foundation.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 2 rides
- 14 miles average
6 Months
- 67 rides
- 17 miles avg distance
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- 724 rides
- Last: Jul 5, 2026
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Directions to zac-s-track trailhead
(-41.288660, 174.707230)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Zac's Track
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Where is Zac's Track located?
Zac's Track is located in Mākara Peak Mountain Bike Park, Wellington, New Zealand. It is part of the Mākara Peak Mountain Bike Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -41.28866, 174.70723.
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How hard is Zac's Track?
Zac's Track is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 5.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for Zac's Track?
Zac's Track has 32 m of elevation gain. The trail has 111 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 313 m to 396 m.
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Is Zac's Track a point to point trail?
Yes, Zac's Track is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
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