Skills Area
Name
Skills Area
Location
Makara Peak, Wellington, New Zealand
Overview
Makara Peak skill development area, including jumps, bumps, board rides, other obstacles.
Grade
Intermediate
Access
Bike and Foot
Description
The skills area features a variety of activities designed to develop mountain biking skills. The activities include:
jumps and bumps of various sizes
switchbacks
berms
raised board rides with tight corners and a step down
logs to ride over
sweeping bowl ride
other obstacles.
The map shows a path around the skills area, covering each of the main obstacles.
Getting there
The skills area is located on a small plateau next to Tower 19, with the main entrance being via Tower 19 Connector from the intersection of Koru, Sally Alley, and other tracks.
Alternatively, Magic Carpet will take you to the top of the jump ramp. A more direct route from the main car park is to take a short, sign-posted connection off Koru.
Other notes
The skills area was officially opened on 22 April 2007. Here is a short video from the opening.
Length
0.62km
Conditions
Single track
Last modified
8 Sep 2009 by Ian
Created by
Jonny
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