Wellington Regional Trails
The top of the 4 degrees Track in Belmont Regional Park. A small signpost shows direction, with gravel paths cutting through farmland and hills in the background.

This trail is named after its gentle four degree gradient, making it an easy option for mountain bikers and walkers to access Old Coach Road.

Walking time

1 hr each way

Length

3.4km

Uses

Walking/Running, Mountain Biking

Type

Single track

Walking difficulty

Easy: Walking track

Mountain Bike Grade

Easy: Grade 2

Profile

362m climb

-158m descent

350m highest point

Dogs

Yes (on lead)
The beginning of the 4 Degrees Track in Belmont Regional Park. A Wooldshed sits to the right and flax on the left, with old wooden fences pathing the way.

The bottom of the trail begins beside the old Woolshed, and runs alongside Korokoro Stream.

About the trail

As the name suggests, 4 Degrees is a leisurely climb up to Old Coach Road, the first road ever built between Lower Hutt and Porirua.

4 Degrees is mostly used by uphill bikers and walkers travelling in both directions. It offers an easier ride than the alternative route along Slogger Logger (a 4WD track).

The sign at the bottom of the 4 degrees Track in Belmont Regional Park. The sign reads '4 Degrees Track, Old Coach Road 3km and Hill Road 4.5km.' There are symbols that show walkers and bikes are welcome, but no horses.

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Five people standing on the summit of Boulder Hill, Puke Ariki in Belmont Regional Park at sunset.

Puke Ariki / Haywards Korokoro Traverse

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Electric Avenue

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The view from the summit of Belmont Trig Track, a biking and walking trail in Lower Hutt.

Belmont Trig Track

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The Borderline trail in Belmont Regional Park, a gravel and grass trail down grassy hills.

Borderline

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The Bull-A-Varde track in Belmont Regional Park cuts through trees on a single track.

Bull-A-Varde

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Bull Run

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The Connect Four trail in Belmont Regional Park. The trail is grassy and surrounded by gorse bush.

Connect Four

Belmont Regional ParkA short two-way mountain bike track that links two popular riding routes in Belmont Regional Park.

Wētā

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A person in a white teeshirt and a black and brown dog are standing on a hillside overlooking a coastal town, the harbour and a distant mountain range.

Te Whiti Riser

A popular all-weather walking and mountain biking track overlooking Wainuiomata and Lower Hutt.

2 adults and 2 children bike alongside the Hutt River.

Hutt River Trail

Follow the picturesque Hutt River all the way from Petone to Upper Hutt on this easy, well-maintained trail.