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.
  • You can start the trail at the Stratton Street entrance to Belmont Regional Park which climbs up to Old Coach Road, or from the Normandale Road entrance
  • There are regular bus and train services to Lower Hutt and the surrounding area. Timetables are available from the Metlink website.

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