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SaveLower Hutt trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. The Trailforks community has mapped hundreds of trails and shared hundreds of photos in this region. Supported activity types include Hiking, Trail Running, Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking and Horseback. Trails here are often rooty, faint trail and tight and twisty. Scenery includes views, ridgelines and summits. Common trail features include bridges, drops and jumps. Many trails are family friendly. Amenities include picnic spots and water sources. Popular destinations include Wainuiomata Trail Park (WTP), Belmont Regional Park and East Harbour Regional Park.
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- Mountain Bike
125 trails
- E-Bike
97 trails
- Gravel Bike
51 trails
- Adaptive Bike
38 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
9 trails
- Horse
4 trails
- Hike
141 trails
- Trail Running
141 trails
- Dirtbike/Moto
0 trails
- ATV/ORV/OHV
0 trails
- Snowmobile
0 trails
- Snowshoe
0 trails
- Downhill Ski
0 trails
- Backcountry Ski
0 trails
- Nordic Ski
0 trails
Region Details
- 25
- 8
- 26
- 38
- 12
- 12
- 4
Region Status
Open as of Sep 27, 2026
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 151
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 125
- Trails E-Bike
- 97
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 51
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 38
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 9
- Trails Horse
- 4
- Trails Hike
- 141
- Trails Trail Running
- 141
- Total Distance
- 152 miles
- Total Descent
- 39,460 ft
- Total Vertical
- 2,284 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 2,303 ft
- Reports
- 2,269
- Photos
- 378
- Completed Counter
- 44,311
Sub Regions
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Belmont Regional Park
- 3
- 2
- 22
- 6
- 1
- 1
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East Harbour Regional Park
- 1
- 1
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Wainuiomata Trail Park (WTP)
- 2
- 21
- 14
- 5
- 9
- 3
Popular Lower Hutt Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 4.0 • 1 mile • 74 ft • 1,060 •
Freewheel is a fast flowing single track taking you from the Towai Trig to the Wainuiomata Hill Rd summit. Freewheel traverses the western side of the hill (the Hutt side). It is fast flowing with an array of jumps, drops, switchbacks,...
• 95 ★ 4.2 • 1 mile • 320 ft • 1,002 •
Labyrinth is a good step up for those who have mastered Snail Trail and are looking for an intermediate level challenge. The climb is generally intermediate with a few pinch climbs, and the downhill is a fast, flowing fun ride. It makes...
• 100 ★ 4.5 • 610 ft • 9 ft • 996 •
Pukeatua Bridge is a walking/cycling bridge over the road at the summit of the Wainuiomata Hill Road. It allows you to safely and easily cross from Waiu Park to the Eastern Harbour Regional Park.
• 100 ★ 4.5 • 3,251 ft • 33 ft • 982 •
Super Plus is a fast downhill digger built trail, full of berms, gaps, table tops.- all roll-able. First built in 2013 but rebuilt in 2019 A bypass of the berm heading towards the water reservoir is in the works, going straight over the...
• 90 ★ 4.4 • 1 mile • 479 ft • 910 •
Jungle Gym is the main track from the park floor to the upper trails. It is a flowing an easy climb to the top. Near the very top are few switch backs that may catch the odd beginner out. At the top, Snail Trail, offers a good easy...
• 95 ★ 3.2 • 808 ft • 0 ft • 901 •
This is a fun easy trail full with banked turns and jumps. All obstacles can be either rolled over or by passed. This is a great trail to practice skills or develop confidence. All ages can ride it.
• 85 ★ 4.5 • 3,642 ft • 100 ft • 839 •
A nice flowing fast down hill trail from the end of Labyrinth to Wetlands Loop. Near the bottom of the track there is an short alternative line of a set of 9 switchbacks that are intermediate level
Lower Hutt Mountain Bike Routes
★ 5.0 • 3 miles • 862 ft • 10 • Loop •
An intermediate loop for riders wanting to step up from Snail Trail. Starting at the Waiu Street Car Park,...
176 miles • 8,907 ft • 6 •
This is the reverse of the Middle Dirt Aotearoa route: - Petone to the Martinborough campground via the...
2 miles • 98 ft • 4 • Point to Point •
From the trig at the top of Freewheel, all the way down to Gracefield Road. around 300 vertical metres....
8 miles • 1,475 ft • 7 •
Walk / ride from Wainu MTB park to Te White Riser
14 miles • 2,013 ft • 3 • Loop •
This loop goes up to the bopulder Hill Summuit then makes its way around to the gas station before...
14 miles • 3,133 ft • 6 • Point to Point •
Puke Ariki Traverse between Petone and Haywards Interchange. Primarily a series of linked hiking tracks,...
Photos of Lower Hutt Mountain Bike
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Current Trail Warnings
| status | trail | date | condition | user | info |
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| Hutt River trail - Melling Bridge to Kennedy Good Bridge | Sep 5, 2026 @ 9:02am (Pacific/Auckland) Sep 4, 2026 | Variable | ShaneRossNZ | A mare with the civil works. Don’t use.... | |
| Hutt River Trail West Bank - Ewen Bridge to Fairway Dr | Sep 5, 2026 @ 9:02am (Pacific/Auckland) Sep 4, 2026 | Unknown | ShaneRossNZ | Yeah. A mare. Don’t use. | |
| Hutt River trail - Kennedy Good Bridge to Taita | Sep 5, 2026 @ 9:02am (Pacific/Auckland) Sep 4, 2026 | Ideal | ShaneRossNZ | Chaotic. Not well signposted. Bush bash... |
Recent Trail Reports
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
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| WinstoneV89Fhw | ridden | trail | activity #105155354 | Oct 3, 2026 @ 4:14pm 21 hours |
| MikeBB16 | add | report | activity #104803056 | Sep 28, 2026 @ 1:54pm Sep 28, 2026 |
| CatharinaAndrewFrnEws | ridden | trail | activity #104683628 | Sep 26, 2026 @ 11:35pm Sep 26, 2026 |
| xcjf | ridden | trail | activity #104678059 and 3 more | Sep 26, 2026 @ 7:06pm Sep 26, 2026 |
| xcjf | ridden | trail | activity #104677744 and 4 more | Sep 26, 2026 @ 6:57pm Sep 26, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| trail | Gets fairly steep in parts. Fun but I did have... | Apr 4, 2026 @ 11:27pm Apr 4, 2026 | ||
| trail | I have ridden up this track probably hundreds... | Mar 21, 2026 @ 11:55pm Mar 21, 2026 | ||
| trail | There's currently a windfall across the track... | Mar 16, 2026 @ 1:29pm Mar 16, 2026 | ||
| trail | Very easy to over shoot landing from left gap... | Mar 10, 2026 @ 8:30pm Mar 10, 2026 | ||
| trail | Lots of trees and vegetation on trail at the... | Feb 23, 2026 @ 5:40pm Feb 23, 2026 |
Local Badges
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Top 10 Trails1 awarded -
Descent 100k Badge26 awarded -
Big Ride 30k3,294 awarded -
Epic Ride 50k1,530 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge240 awarded -
Completionist0 awarded
Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
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| Stratton Street Skills Area | skill park | Lower Hutt | |
| Avalon Dirt Jumps | skill park | Lower Hutt | |
| Waiu Park Skills Area | skill park | Lower Hutt |
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
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| Mountain Bike | 125 | 131 miles | 33,960 ft | 55 miles | 2,283 ft | #249 | #10 | 328 | 2,266 | 54 | 49,346 | |
| E-Bike | 97 | 82 miles | 22,999 ft | 37 miles | 1,486 ft | #630 | #20 | 8 | 2,152 | 10 | 6,470 | |
| Gravel Bike | 51 | 85 miles | 14,514 ft | 29 miles | 2,283 ft | #363 | #14 | 356 | 5 | 198 | ||
| Adaptive Bike | 38 | 62 miles | 11,795 ft | 22 miles | 2,283 ft | #199 | #11 | 388 | 2 | |||
| Winter Fat Bike | 9 | 11 miles | 1,581 ft | 4 miles | 1,211 ft | #426 | #15 | 398 | 8 | |||
| Horse | 4 | 6 miles | 1,014 ft | 2 miles | 1,122 ft | #392 | #8 | 553 | 2 | |||
| Hike | 141 | 148 miles | 37,260 ft | 60 miles | 2,283 ft | #327 | #9 | 42 | 2,189 | 4 | 1,313 | |
| Trail Running | 141 | 148 miles | 37,260 ft | 60 miles | 2,283 ft | #576 | #11 | 2,177 | 7 | 3,342 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Lower Hutt?
Lower Hutt has 5 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Lower Hutt?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Lower Hutt are:
- Pavlova (4.6/5)
- Rata Ridge (4.5/5)
- McMillan (4.4/5)
- 491 (4.4/5)
- OCD (4.4/5)
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Where can I park to ride in Lower Hutt?
There are 13 parking locations listed in Lower Hutt. The most popular parking spots are:
- Waiu Park car park
- Te Whiti Park Playground Parking
- Skills Parking
- Hutt River Trailhead Parking Lot
- Stratton street car park
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What is the longest trail in Lower Hutt?
The longest trail in Lower Hutt is Hutt River trail - Melling Bridge to Kennedy Good Bridge at 6.6 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Lower Hutt?
The best hiking trails in Lower Hutt are:
- Otonga Tramping Track
- Butterfly Creek Track
- main ridge
- Kowhai Street Track
- Korohiwa (Bus Barn) Track
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Lower Hutt?
The best trail running trails in Lower Hutt are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Lower Hutt?
Lower Hutt has a total of 151 trails. Of those, 125 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Lower Hutt to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Lower Hutt?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Lower Hutt is Baked Beans Bend to Belmont Trig with 1,212 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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What activities are most popular in Lower Hutt?
Lower Hutt supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running, Dirtbiking, ATVing/Offroading, Snowmobiling, Snowshoeing, Skiing, Backcountry Skiing, Nordic Skiing.
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What bike services are there in Lower Hutt?
The following bike services are available in Lower Hutt:
- Trail Association (1)
- Bike Shop (1)
- Other (1)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Lower Hutt?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Lower Hutt is Baked Beans Bend to Belmont Trig with an average grade of 13.6%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Lower Hutt?
Yes, there are 9 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Lower Hutt. Some popular viewpoints include: Explore more points of interest to find trails with the best views.
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What trails have the biggest jumps in Lower Hutt?
The trails with the biggest jumps in Lower Hutt are: Browse all mountain bike trails to find trails with jumps and technical features.
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Are the trails open in Lower Hutt?
The overall region status for Lower Hutt is Clear / Green. Out of 117 trails:
- Clear / Green: 97
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 10
- Significant Issue / Amber: 6
- Closed: 4
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What are the trail conditions in Lower Hutt?
Based on trail reports from the past week in Lower Hutt:
- Ideal: 1 trail
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Can I ride an ebike in Lower Hutt?
Yes, Lower Hutt supports e-bike riding. There are 96 trails in Lower Hutt that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Lower Hutt?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Lower Hutt are: View all mountain biking routes in Lower Hutt.
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What is the highest summit in Lower Hutt?
The highest summit in Lower Hutt is 1133 at 3,691 ft elevation.
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What are the top sights to see in Lower Hutt?
There are 3 notable sights in Lower Hutt. Some of the top sights include: Explore all points of interest in Lower Hutt.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Lower Hutt?
The most popular Strava segments in Lower Hutt are:
- Super Plus - Top (5,137 athletes)
- KGB to Melling Bridge (5,028 athletes)
- Upstream East to Railway Bridge (4,089 athletes)
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What are some popular technical trail features in Lower Hutt?
There are 20 technical trail features (TTFs) in Lower Hutt. Some popular features include: View all technical trail features in Lower Hutt.
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What trails are closed in Lower Hutt?
There are currently 4 closed trails in Lower Hutt. The breakdown of all trail statuses is:
- Clear / Green: 97
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 10
- Significant Issue / Amber: 6
- Closed: 4
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Lower Hutt?
Yes, there are 39 accessible/adaptive trails in Lower Hutt. View all adaptive trails in Lower Hutt for specific accessibility information.
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Are there local clubs or events in Lower Hutt?
There are 1 local clubs or associations listed in the Lower Hutt directory. Browse the local directory for details.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Lower Hutt?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Lower Hutt are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Lower Hutt?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Lower Hutt are:
- Mohaka Meander Extension (5/5)
- Te Whiti Riser (4.5/5)
- Jungle Gym (4.4/5)
Activities
Trails
Points of Interest
- Korohiwa (Bus Barn) Track Lookout Viewpoint
- Small Jump TTF
- Large rock drop TTF
- Korokoro Dam Sight
- Korokoro Lower Dam Sight
- Drop (off a log) TTF
- Korimako Road Lookout Viewpoint
- Hawtrey Summit
- Howard Road Track Lookout Viewpoint
- Howard Roadend Lookout Viewpoint
- 1133 (3,691 ft)
- 948 (3,097 ft)
- Maymorn (2,789 ft)
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