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Varley's #408 Mountain Bike Trail

Status

OPEN
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Difficulty

Advanced

Distance

754m

Elevation

8m
-77m

Rating

4.2 (11)

Description

Named after Gareth Varley and built by Johnsonville Cycles in 1998/99, Varley's is a classic Mākara Peak trail. With the opening of T4 in late 2022, Varley's was changed to a downhill only trail. It's a good option for riders wanting something more technical and natural, with tight switchbacks and lots of exposed bedrock.When combined with Zac's and Wahine (in the back of Karori Park) it's a great downhill alternative for intermediate/advanced riders looking for something different.

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Details

Condition

Ideal

E-bike access

Class 1

Dogs

Allowed

Physical rating

Moderate

Grade

-9.3% avg, -43.9% max

Altitude range

244m to 313m

Last updated

26 Mar 2026

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