Last Updated: 21st Sep 2023

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Pipeline Loop

Auckland, Auckland

Submitted by Melissa Franklin

Last Updated: 21st Sep 2023

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Grunt Factor: 13 ?

Gnarl Factor: 67 ?

7.0km

Length of run

320m

Total Ascent

320m

Total Descent

279m

Highest point

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Type of Run

Urban fringe

Combo

Undulating, some big hills

Native bush

Other

Run Makeup

20%

75%

Sealed Road

Easy Single Track

Technical Single Track

Average Uphill Gradient: +11.6%

Average Downhill Gradient: -11.5%

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Estimated Times to Run

1:15

Slow

1:00

Moderate

0:45

Fast

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Guide

Follow the Opanuku Pipeline Track until it reaches Christian Road and then go right on sealed road until you see the start of the Swanson Pipeline Track on your left. Follow this track until you reach its intersection with Peripatus Track which will go to your left. Continue on the Peripatus Track until you reach Scenic Drive (if you go for a little trot up the road you can get great veiws of Auckland). The Peripatus track joins the East Tunnel Mount Track which takes you back to the Opanuku Piperline track. On you way back down you will see the remains of the Waikakere Tramline. You will also pass the filter stations for the dam.

Piperlines, tunnels and the Waitakere Tramline

Transport and parking:

You can park your car at the start of the track

Distance from Auckland:

25 km

Driving time from Auckland:

30 minutes

Dog friendly:

Unknown

Landowner permission required:

Navigation Rating:

Moderate.

Navigation Tips:

Just keep an eye for track markers, read all signs and stick to track.

Cellphone Coverage:

Patchy.

Suggested Gear List:

Long-sleeved thermal top, Seam-sealed waterproof jacket, Gloves, Beanie/thermal headwear, Whistle, First aid kit, Extra food for emergencies, Cellphone, Map

Availability of Water:

No water

Seasonality Issues:

Very muddy in winter or after lots of rain

Hazards:

Some steep slips and low tunnels to get through

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Trail Reviews

Melissa Franklin

Muddy bliss doing in this the Autumn or Winter. Crawling through a tunnel and not trying to think about the spiders or wetas in it, always adds to the experience. Definitely a good one for those wanting a short and sharp training run.

Melissa Franklin

April 27, 2017