Wellington Regional Trails
The UpFlow track in Tunnel Gully with a soft clay ground winding through gorse bush and shrub.

A shortcut for mountain bikers to Forestry Road and the start of Flow K2.

Length

226m

Uses

Mountain Biking

Type

Single track

Mountain Bike Grade

Intermediate: Grade 3

Profile

13m climb

-4m descent

292m highest point

Dogs

Yes (on lead)

About the trail

UpFlow is a short uphill track to Forestry Road, providing access to the start of Flow K2. Most mountain bikers prefer this route instead of the steep firebreaks. This trail is for mountain biking only.

The UpFlow track in Tunnel Gully with a soft clay ground winding through gorse bush and shrub.

A small part of the terrain expected on the UpFLow trail.

Getting there

  • UpFlow is the Kaitoke Hill plantation forest on the western side of State Highway 2. 
  • You can access it from the underpass at Incline Road.

Know before you go 

For tips and advice before heading out on Wellington’s trails check out our before you go section.

The UpFlow track in Tunnel Gully with a soft clay ground winding through gorse bush and shrub.

UpFlow trail entrance.

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Three people are on a wooden bridge waving on Tane's Track, a walking trail in Upper Hutt, Hutt Valley. They are surrounded by lush greenery.

Tane’s Track

Tunnel GullyAn easy loop that takes in native forests, waterfalls, and historic Remutaka railway sites.

The Station Link mountain bike and walking trail in Tunnel Gully, Upper Hutt. The trail goes amongst pine trees on a soft clay ground.

Station Link

Tunnel GullyA quick and easy uphill mountain biking link to Station Drive.

The Taniwha Trail in Tunnel Gully. It shows the clay trail through pine trees.

Taniwha

Tunnel GullyThis winding mountain bike trail will have you slipping and sliding downhill in wet conditions.

The 2 Bee-Line track in Tunnel Gully. The forest looks dense, pictured on a rainy day.

2 Bee-Line

Tunnel GullyA fast downhill ride that’ll give you a good buzz.

The clay track of G-Drop in Tunnel Gully, Upper Hutt on a rainy day.

G-Drop

Tunnel GullyFly through the Pakuratahi Forest pines on this fast downhill course.

A narrow hiking trail surrounded by lush greenery under a cloudy grey sky.

Flow K2

Tunnel GullyTraverse the Kaitoke hillside and test your mountain bike skills on steep switchbacks and berms.

The Lower Pig Track mountain bike trail in Tunnel Gully. Fir trees and shrubs surround a clay trail.

Lower Pig Track

Tunnel GullyTest your speed on this smooth-surface trail for intermediate mountain bikers.

The Bees 2 Bridge Track in Tunnel Gully, Upper Hutt. The trail is a mixture of clay and fir, cutting through a pine forest.

Bees 2 Bridge

Tunnel GullyAn advanced downhill run with dicey switchbacks and berms to slow your speed.

A section of the Time Tables trail in Tunnel Gully, winding through pine trees.

Upper Times Tables

Tunnel GullyPractice your tabletop manoeuvres on this short downhill mountain bike ride.

Three people standing on top of Birchville Dam. Green trees and bushes surround them.

Cannon Point Walkway

Zigzag through the hills north of Upper Hutt to the historic Birchville Dam.