Skyline is 10.1m long with an estimated ride time of 77h 59m. The trail has 509m of climbing and -315m of descent.

Skyline Mountain Bike Trail

Q: How difficult is Skyline?

Skyline is rated Intermediate with a hard physical rating. The average grade is 1.9% with a maximum grade of -46.8%.

Q: Are dogs allowed on Skyline?

Yes, dogs are allowed on Skyline. Please keep your dog under control and be considerate of other trail users.

Q: What is the current condition of Skyline?

The current condition of Skyline is ideal.

Q: What is the elevation of Skyline?

Skyline ranges from 225m to 419m in elevation.

Q: Where is Skyline located?

Skyline is located in Western Hills, New Zealand.

Q: What type of mountain bike is best for Skyline?

Skyline is suitable for: AM, XC.

Q: How popular is Skyline?

Skyline has a rating of 3.6 out of 5 based on 11 votes.

Status

OPEN

Difficulty

Intermediate

Distance

10.1m

Elevation

509m

-315m

Rating

3.6 (11)

Description

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.

Weather

Details

Condition

Ideal

Dogs

Allowed

Physical rating

Hard

Grade

1.9% avg, -46.8% max

Altitude range

225m to 419m

Region

Western Hills

Last updated

26 Mar 2026

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Skyline Mountain Bike Trail