Belmont Trig Track, Belmont Regional Park

Walking time

4 hr return

Length

2.3km

Uses

Walking/Running, Mountain Biking

Type

Double track

Walking difficulty

Easy: Walking track

Mountain Bike Grade

Intermediate: Grade 3

Profile

40m climb

-365m descent

413m highest point

Dogs

Yes (on lead)

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

About the trail

Surrounded by native forest and birdlife, the Belmont Trig Track drops down to Korokoro Dam and then climbs uphill via Baked Beans Bend to Belmont Trig.

The trail is mainly for bikers, but walkers are also allowed. At the top, you’ll get a 360-degree view, from the Tararua Range all the way round to the South Island’s Kaikōura Ranges.

On your return journey, you’ll pass through farmland and forest, including native tawa, kahikatea and rimu trees.

Getting there

The trail starts and ends at the Oakleigh Street entrance to Belmont Regional Park, in the Lower Hutt suburb of Maungaraki.
There are regular bus and train services to Lower Hutt and the surrounding area. Timetables are available from Metlink.

Know before you go

Get ready using Plan My Walk by the NZ Mountain Safety Council for track alerts, weather forecasts, trip reviews, and a packing list.
The trail is not suitable for mountain buggies.

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

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