TYPE (of track)

Definition/reason

Accessway

Roading through path

Shared Use

Shared with other types of users, pedestrians, bikes, cars, horses including 4WD

Mountain Bike Track

Used for mountain biking and will have mountain bike classification/grade applied

Road Section

Section of track network on street/road/footpath network, usually connecting major walkways e.g. Northern Walkway

Walking Track

Used for walking and will have walking track classification applied

Area Name

Name of the area where the track is located, can be reserve, locality, suburb

Name Walkway

Name of the walkway – can be primary name it is known by if applicable e.g. City to Sea Walkway

Name 1

Name of the walkway – use when a track is known by multiple names/or track section contributes towards multiple walkways e.g. City to Sea Walkway AND Northern Walkway. If track section only has one name use the primary name to ensure there are no blank attributes.

Name 2

Name of the walkway – use when a track is known by multiple names/or track section contributes towards multiple walkways e.g. Southern Walkway AND Hataitai to City Walkway AND Cross Country. NB this generally only occurs in Mt Victoria where track sections are used for multiple named tracks. If track section only has one name use the primary name to ensure there are no blank attributes.

Track Name

Name of the walkway – use when a track is known by multiple names/or track section contributes towards multiple walkways e.g. Southern Walkway AND Hataitai to City Walkway AND Cross Country. NB this generally only occurs in Mt Victoria where track sections are used for multiple named tracks. If track section only has one name use the primary name to ensure there are no blank attributes.

Comments

Use for comments related to the track such as what it links to and from, description of the track.

Maintain (LOS)

Definition/reason

Community Group

Needs to be defined in the LOS document e.g. track clearance, surface work etc depends on group and MOU

Not Maintained

Tracks not maintained by WCC (PSR)

Not WCC

Private tracks – not maintained by WCC (PSR)

Primary

Refer to Levels of Service for Parks and Open Spaces.doc (http://wccecm/otcs/llisapi.dll?func=ll&objaction=overview&objid=5068964)

Secondary

Refer to Levels of Service for Parks and Open Spaces.doc (http://wccecm/otcs/llisapi.dll?func=ll&objaction=overview&objid=5068964)

Reactive

Refer to Levels of Service for Parks and Open Spaces.doc (http://wccecm/otcs/llisapi.dll?func=ll&objaction=overview&objid=5068964)

Roading

Maintained by Roading – refer to Roading for the LOS

Maintain By (i.e. tracks maintained by – team)

Definition/reason

Botanic Gardens

Applies to tracks within the Wellington Botanic Gardens which are maintained by the Botanic Gardens team

Community Group

Applies to tracks maintained by Community Groups usually through an MOU between the Council and the group

Horticultural Team

Applies to tracks which fall within a horticultural area – only one currently Massey Memorial done under contract to Ministry of Culture and Heritage

Mowing Team

Applies to tracks which fall within an open grass area which is a mowing site e.g. Maupuia Walkway

Not Maintained

Tracks not maintained by WCC (PSR) – possibly as decisions to rationalise track network and close sections of track

Otari

Applies to tracks within Otari which are maintained by the Otari team

Private

Applies to tracks which are on private land with no agreement to maintain as part of track network, possibly created and maintained privately

Roading

Applies to tracks on street/road/footpath network and maintained by roading

Tracks Maintenance Team

Applies to tracks maintained by the PSR Tracks Maintenance Team

Tracks Maintenance Team/Community Group

Applies to tracks maintained jointly by the PSR Tracks Maintenance Team and Community Group e.g. Makara Peak

Tracks Maintenance Team/Roading

Applies to tracks maintained jointly by the PSR Tracks Maintenance Team and Roading

WCC Tractor Team

Applies to tracks maintained by WCC Tractor Team e.g. undertaking flail on 4WD /road sections

WCC Tractor Team/Community Group

Applies to tracks maintained by WCC Tractor Team e.g. undertaking flail on 4WD /road sections And Community Group input to maintenance

Walking Track Classification

Definition/reason

Path

Well formed, easy walking, suitable for all ages and most fitness levels. Access on durable surface (concrete, chip seal, asphalt, compacted gravel etc)

Short Walk

Short Walks shall be well formed and provide for up to one hour’s easy walking suitable for most ages and fitness levels

Walking Track

Walking Tracks cater for those who want an extended walk that takes from a few minutes to one full-day return. These tracks are usually reasonably easy day trips and are required to be of a standard to enable use by relatively inexperienced visitors with a low level of backcountry skill and wanting a low level of risk

Tramping Track

Tramping Tracks generally follow the lie of the land and are commonly not formed and cater for including trampers, hunters etc. A few may be suitable for mountain-bikers as well as pedestrians

Route

Routes are generally unformed and lightly cut and cater for experienced backcountry users who have navigation and river-crossing skills

N/A

If the track is NOT used for walking but is a mountain biking priority track

Referenced from NZ Standard (SNZ HB 8630:2004) - http://hutsandtracks.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/SNZ-Tracks-and-Outdoor-Visitor-Structures-Handbook.pdf

Mountain Bike Track Classification

Definition/reason

Beginner

Also known as Grade 1 - Fairly flat, wide, smooth track or gravel road

Easy

Also known as Grade 2 - Mostly flat with some gentle climbs on smooth track with easily avoidable obstacles such as rocks and potholes.

Intermediate

Also known as Grade 3 - Steep slopes and/or avoidable obstacles possibly on narrow track and/or with poor traction. There may be exposure at the track’s outside edge.

Advanced

Also known as Grade 4 - A mixture of long, steep climbs, narrow track, poor traction and obstacles that are difficult to avoid or jump over. Generally exposed at the track’s outside edge. Most riders will find some sections easier to walk.

Expert

Also known as Grade 5 - Technically challenging. Giant climbs, narrow track and numerous hazards including dangerous drop-offs, sharp corners and difficult obstacles. Expect walking and possibly bike carrying.

Extreme

Also known as Grade 6 - Downhill/free ride specific tracks. Extremely steep sections with large drop-offs and other unavoidable obstacles. May include man-made structures and jumps.

N/A

If the track is NOT used for mountain biking but is a walking only track

Referenced from the Kennet Brothers Grading System adopted by DOC and WCC - http://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/things-to-do/mountain-biking/track-grades/

Mountain Bike Track

Definition/reason

Type

4WD – Shared Use

Wide 4WD or gravel vehicle track - usually shared with service vehicles e.g. within Makara Peak Mountain Bike Park

Single Track - Bike Priority

Single track or singletrack is a narrow mountain biking trail that is approximately the width of the bike. Bikes have priority over other users.

Single Track - Shared Use

Single track or singletrack is a narrow shared use/mountain biking trail that is approximately the width of the bike.

Downhill

Usually a steep, rough single track terrain that often features jumps, drops, rock gardens and other obstacles.

N/A

N/A – Track is not used as a mountain bike track

Mountain Bike Track Direction

Definition/reason

Uphill

Uphill mountain bike track direction

Downhill

Downhill mountain bike track direction

Two Way

Two way mountain bike track direction

N/A

N/A

Vehicle Accessible

Definition/reason

Yes

Track accessible by vehicle

No

Track not accessible by vehicle

Horse Permitted

Definition/reason

Yes

Track accessible by horse

No

Track not accessible by horse

Electric Bike Permitted

Definition/reason

Yes

Electric bike access to track permitted

No

Electric bike access to track not permitted

4WD Accessible

Definition/reason

Yes

Only 4WD vehicle accessible

No

Not 4WD vehicle accessible

Walking Only

Definition/reason

Yes

Closed to mountain biking and cyclists.

No

Open to mountain biking and cyclists – Shared Use (NB may not be suitable for biking)

Loop Track

Definition/reason

Yes

Track section forms part of a loop track

No

Track section does NOT form part of a loop track

Regional Classification

Definition/reason

Signature

Track is classed as a Signature Trail as part of the Regional Trails Framework

Signature Trails include: Makara Peak (all tracks in park), Skyline Walkway and Southern Walkway

Regional

Track is classed as a Regional Trail as part of the Regional Trails Framework

Regional Trails include: Northern Walkway, Polhill (Transient) and tracks adjoining to the Te Kopahou area

Local

Track is classed as a Local Trail as part of the Regional Trails Framework

Local Tracks: All other tracks not included in categories above

Other field which is NOT a DOMAIN– but is free text:

Mountain Bike Track Style

Definition/reason

Beginner Loop Track

Free text field which can be used to define the ‘Style’ of mountain bike riding on that track section includes a few common terms as listed under style currently. This can be added to as required as it is not a domain field.

Downhill

Downhill/Techy

Downhill/X-Country

Flow

Flow – Kids/Beginner

Flow/Skills

Kids/Beginner

Steep Climb

Techy

Techy/X-Country

X-Country

X-Country/Flow

Date

Definition/reason

Date field (internal only)

Used to define the track maintenance schedule