Foreshore Heritage Walk

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand / Aotearoa

8.6 miles (13.9 km) · 583 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Foreshore Heritage Walk is a 8.6-mile loop route in Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand / Aotearoa, gaining 583 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain covers 4 distinct sections with no major climbs. Approximately 91% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with mixed terrain and finishes with a gradual climb.

Route facts

Distance	8.6 mi (13.9 km)
Elevation gain	583 ft (178 m)
Average gain	68 ft per mile (13 m per km)
Runnable	91% of the route
Climbs / descents	0 climbs, 0 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	3 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	72%
Mild uphill	8%
Moderate uphill	6%
Steep uphill	1%
Mild downhill	5%
Moderate downhill	7%
Steep downhill	2%

Questions about Foreshore Heritage Walk

How much elevation gain does Foreshore Heritage Walk have?

Foreshore Heritage Walk has 583 ft (178 m) of elevation gain over 8.6 miles (13.9 km). That averages 68 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Foreshore Heritage Walk?

The difficulty score for Foreshore Heritage Walk is 3 of 100. That is harder than 29.7% of routes at a similar distance. About 91% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.