Borderline MTB track in Belmont Regional Park

Walking time

30 min

Length

1.1km

Uses

Walking/Running, Mountain Biking

Type

Single track

Walking difficulty

Intermediate: Easier tramping track

Mountain Bike Grade

Advanced: Grade 4

Profile

15m climb

-201m descent

334m highest point

Dogs

Yes (on lead)

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

About the trail

Borderline is a hairy downhill ride for expert mountain bikers only. It's a punishing mix of flowing trails, steep drops, unexpected jumps and banked turns. The bottom of the trail is much gentler, and caters for a range of abilities or people wanting to practice their jumps.

The trail is primarily for mountain biking but walking is also allowed. Be aware of other mountain bike users travelling downhill at high speeds.

A section of terrain on Borderline.

Getting there

The trail starts from Old Coach Road and there are several route options to get there:

Start at the Old Coach Road entrance to Belmont Regional Park. Ride along Old Coach Road until you get to the start of Borderline.
Start from the park entrances at either Stratton Street or Normandale Road. Follow 4 Degrees until you reach Old Coach Road. Go south along Old Coach Road to the boundary of the park. Borderline will be on your right.
Ride the steep Slogger Logger trail (4WD track) to Old Coach Road.

Regular bus and train services are available. For timetables visit the Metlink website.

Know before you go

For more tips and advice before heading out on Wellington’s trails check out our before you go section.

The trail entrance for Borderline.

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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Belmont Trig Track

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4 Degrees

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