Last Updated: 21st Sep 2023
Pipeline Loop
Last Updated: 21st Sep 2023
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Grunt Factor: 13 ?
Gnarl Factor: 67 ?
7.0km
320m
320m
279m
Last Updated: 21st Sep 2023
Last Updated: 21st Sep 2023
Closed More info
Grunt Factor: 13 ?
Gnarl Factor: 67 ?
7.0km
320m
320m
279m
Urban fringe
Combo
Undulating, some big hills
Native bush
Other
Sealed Road
Easy Single Track
Technical Single Track
Average Uphill Gradient: +11.6%
Average Downhill Gradient: -11.5%
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1:15
Slow
1:00
Moderate
0:45
Fast
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
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You can park your car at the start of the track
25 km
30 minutes
Unknown
No
Moderate.
Just keep an eye for track markers, read all signs and stick to track.
Patchy.
Long-sleeved thermal top, Seam-sealed waterproof jacket, Gloves, Beanie/thermal headwear, Whistle, First aid kit, Extra food for emergencies, Cellphone, Map
No water
Very muddy in winter or after lots of rain
Some steep slips and low tunnels to get through
Fastest Known Times (FKTs)
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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.
April 27, 2017
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