Snail Trail

Wainuiomata trail project, Wellington, New Zealand

Sinuous downhill track off Labyrinth, as an alternative to the more difficult Beeline.

Intermediate

Bike and Foot (Under construction)

This track includes lots of features, making for an interesting descent. It is intended to be easier than the nearby Beeline, thereby providing more opportunities for loops within the Wainuiomata trail project.

Initially the track diverges from Labyrinth at a gentle grade. It then descends sinuously through the bush along a series of sweeping curves. Along the way there are many small bumps and hollows, much like a pump track.

Near the bottom, the track drops down a narrow and steep valley via nine switchbacks in quick succession. The track then joins an older bench that cruises gently down to join the Wetland Loop.

The top is just over 0.1km up from the bottom end of Labyrinth.

The bottom meets Wetland Loop near its northernmost apex.

Refer to the Wtp's Snail Trail Dig Thread for information about the build.

1.16km

Single track

15 Jan 2010 by Ian

Ian