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WCC Tracks Metadata – Updated September 2018
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 |