6.5 miles
Distance
1,424 ft
Climb
-1,415 ft
Descent
1,205 ft
High Point
Up 4 Degrees, up Bull-A-Varde, down Bull Run, up Hull Road, up Old Coach Road, down Electric Avenue, down Weta
Detailed Description
BAMBA Option 3 - Long Intermediate Loop is a 6 mile moderately popular easy route located near Lower Hutt. This mountain bike only route can be used one direction. This route includes 31 trails. This route climbs 1,424 ft with a max elevation of 1,205 ft then descends -1,415 ft.
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62 Reviews & Comments
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simon-ob
MPS (Dec 29, 2022 at 13:23)

Trail 4 Degrees
Bench width, surface roughness, plus some sustained steep sections make it more like a grade 3. Not at all hard, but compared to the climb on the other side of the hill which is a genuine grade 2.
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simon-ob
MPS (Dec 29, 2022 at 13:23)

Trail 4 Degrees
Bench width, surface roughness, plus some sustained steep sections make it more like a grade 3. Not at all hard, but compared to the climb on the other side of the hill which is a genuine grade 2.
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simon-ob
MPS (Dec 29, 2022 at 13:23)

Trail 4 Degrees
Bench width, surface roughness, plus some sustained steep sections make it more like a grade 3. Not at all hard, but compared to the climb on the other side of the hill which is a genuine grade 2.
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simon-ob
MPS (Dec 29, 2022 at 13:23)

Trail 4 Degrees
Bench width, surface roughness, plus some sustained steep sections make it more like a grade 3. Not at all hard, but compared to the climb on the other side of the hill which is a genuine grade 2.
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simon-ob
MPS (Dec 29, 2022 at 13:23)

Trail 4 Degrees
Bench width, surface roughness, plus some sustained steep sections make it more like a grade 3. Not at all hard, but compared to the climb on the other side of the hill which is a genuine grade 2.
[Reply]
simon-ob
MPS (Dec 29, 2022 at 13:23)

Trail 4 Degrees
Bench width, surface roughness, plus some sustained steep sections make it more like a grade 3. Not at all hard, but compared to the climb on the other side of the hill which is a genuine grade 2.
[Reply]
simon-ob
MPS (Dec 29, 2022 at 13:23)

Trail 4 Degrees
Bench width, surface roughness, plus some sustained steep sections make it more like a grade 3. Not at all hard, but compared to the climb on the other side of the hill which is a genuine grade 2.
[Reply]
simon-ob
MPS (Dec 29, 2022 at 13:23)

Trail 4 Degrees
Bench width, surface roughness, plus some sustained steep sections make it more like a grade 3. Not at all hard, but compared to the climb on the other side of the hill which is a genuine grade 2.
[Reply]
simon-ob
MPS (Dec 29, 2022 at 13:23)

Trail 4 Degrees
Bench width, surface roughness, plus some sustained steep sections make it more like a grade 3. Not at all hard, but compared to the climb on the other side of the hill which is a genuine grade 2.
[Reply]
simon-ob
MPS (Dec 29, 2022 at 13:23)

Trail 4 Degrees
Bench width, surface roughness, plus some sustained steep sections make it more like a grade 3. Not at all hard, but compared to the climb on the other side of the hill which is a genuine grade 2.
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deskpop
(Sep 1, 2021 at 3:37)
Trail Bull Run
Best blue trail in Belmont. Surprisingly challenging single track mostly under cover with a mixture of berms, descending corners, mini-steeps and techy sections. Probably at the harder end of a grade three, particularly in the wet. There is a helpful sign in a particularly slippery area warning riders but it is no different from conditions at Waiu or Tunnel Gully. Midway there is a hard and easy branch but the hard doesn’t seem too much different in terms of difficulty.
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deskpop
(Sep 1, 2021 at 3:18)
Trail Bull-A-Varde
Unremarkable single track connector trail from Old Coach Road to Bull Run and Sweetacres - with the exception of the super fun climbing switchbacks at the very start.
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deskpop
(Sep 1, 2021 at 3:18)
Trail Bull-A-Varde
Unremarkable single track connector trail from Old Coach Road to Bull Run and Sweetacres - with the exception of the super fun climbing switchbacks at the very start.
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deskpop
(Sep 1, 2021 at 3:18)
Trail Bull-A-Varde
Unremarkable single track connector trail from Old Coach Road to Bull Run and Sweetacres - with the exception of the super fun climbing switchbacks at the very start.
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deskpop
(Sep 1, 2021 at 3:18)
Trail Bull-A-Varde
Unremarkable single track connector trail from Old Coach Road to Bull Run and Sweetacres - with the exception of the super fun climbing switchbacks at the very start.
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deskpop
(Sep 1, 2021 at 3:18)
Trail Bull-A-Varde
Unremarkable single track connector trail from Old Coach Road to Bull Run and Sweetacres - with the exception of the super fun climbing switchbacks at the very start.
[Reply]
deskpop
(Sep 1, 2021 at 3:18)
Trail Bull-A-Varde
Unremarkable single track connector trail from Old Coach Road to Bull Run and Sweetacres - with the exception of the super fun climbing switchbacks at the very start.
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deskpop
(Sep 1, 2021 at 3:18)
Trail Bull-A-Varde
Unremarkable single track connector trail from Old Coach Road to Bull Run and Sweetacres - with the exception of the super fun climbing switchbacks at the very start.
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deskpop
(Sep 1, 2021 at 3:15)
Trail 4 Degrees
Pleasant climb, mostly under bush cover, with the odd (very easy) rocky / techy bits to keep things mildly interesting. As the trail weathers and more rocks are exposed, it pushes the trail to the harder end of a green. Most riders will ride it with their eyes closed but kids or new riders may find some sections a bit tricky.
Vastly preferable to the horrible slog up the 4x4 track.
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Vastly preferable to the horrible slog up the 4x4 track.
deskpop
(Sep 1, 2021 at 3:15)
Trail 4 Degrees
Pleasant climb, mostly under bush cover, with the odd (very easy) rocky / techy bits to keep things mildly interesting. As the trail weathers and more rocks are exposed, it pushes the trail to the harder end of a green. Most riders will ride it with their eyes closed but kids or new riders may find some sections a bit tricky.
Vastly preferable to the horrible slog up the 4x4 track.
[Reply]
Vastly preferable to the horrible slog up the 4x4 track.
deskpop
(Sep 1, 2021 at 3:15)
Trail 4 Degrees
Pleasant climb, mostly under bush cover, with the odd (very easy) rocky / techy bits to keep things mildly interesting. As the trail weathers and more rocks are exposed, it pushes the trail to the harder end of a green. Most riders will ride it with their eyes closed but kids or new riders may find some sections a bit tricky.
Vastly preferable to the horrible slog up the 4x4 track.
[Reply]
Vastly preferable to the horrible slog up the 4x4 track.
deskpop
(Sep 1, 2021 at 3:15)
Trail 4 Degrees
Pleasant climb, mostly under bush cover, with the odd (very easy) rocky / techy bits to keep things mildly interesting. As the trail weathers and more rocks are exposed, it pushes the trail to the harder end of a green. Most riders will ride it with their eyes closed but kids or new riders may find some sections a bit tricky.
Vastly preferable to the horrible slog up the 4x4 track.
[Reply]
Vastly preferable to the horrible slog up the 4x4 track.
deskpop
(Sep 1, 2021 at 3:15)
Trail 4 Degrees
Pleasant climb, mostly under bush cover, with the odd (very easy) rocky / techy bits to keep things mildly interesting. As the trail weathers and more rocks are exposed, it pushes the trail to the harder end of a green. Most riders will ride it with their eyes closed but kids or new riders may find some sections a bit tricky.
Vastly preferable to the horrible slog up the 4x4 track.
[Reply]
Vastly preferable to the horrible slog up the 4x4 track.
deskpop
(Sep 1, 2021 at 3:15)
Trail 4 Degrees
Pleasant climb, mostly under bush cover, with the odd (very easy) rocky / techy bits to keep things mildly interesting. As the trail weathers and more rocks are exposed, it pushes the trail to the harder end of a green. Most riders will ride it with their eyes closed but kids or new riders may find some sections a bit tricky.
Vastly preferable to the horrible slog up the 4x4 track.
[Reply]
Vastly preferable to the horrible slog up the 4x4 track.
deskpop
(Sep 1, 2021 at 3:15)
Trail 4 Degrees
Pleasant climb, mostly under bush cover, with the odd (very easy) rocky / techy bits to keep things mildly interesting. As the trail weathers and more rocks are exposed, it pushes the trail to the harder end of a green. Most riders will ride it with their eyes closed but kids or new riders may find some sections a bit tricky.
Vastly preferable to the horrible slog up the 4x4 track.
[Reply]
Vastly preferable to the horrible slog up the 4x4 track.
deskpop
(Sep 1, 2021 at 3:15)
Trail 4 Degrees
Pleasant climb, mostly under bush cover, with the odd (very easy) rocky / techy bits to keep things mildly interesting. As the trail weathers and more rocks are exposed, it pushes the trail to the harder end of a green. Most riders will ride it with their eyes closed but kids or new riders may find some sections a bit tricky.
Vastly preferable to the horrible slog up the 4x4 track.
[Reply]
Vastly preferable to the horrible slog up the 4x4 track.
deskpop
(Sep 1, 2021 at 3:15)
Trail 4 Degrees
Pleasant climb, mostly under bush cover, with the odd (very easy) rocky / techy bits to keep things mildly interesting. As the trail weathers and more rocks are exposed, it pushes the trail to the harder end of a green. Most riders will ride it with their eyes closed but kids or new riders may find some sections a bit tricky.
Vastly preferable to the horrible slog up the 4x4 track.
[Reply]
Vastly preferable to the horrible slog up the 4x4 track.
deskpop
(Sep 1, 2021 at 3:15)
Trail 4 Degrees
Pleasant climb, mostly under bush cover, with the odd (very easy) rocky / techy bits to keep things mildly interesting. As the trail weathers and more rocks are exposed, it pushes the trail to the harder end of a green. Most riders will ride it with their eyes closed but kids or new riders may find some sections a bit tricky.
Vastly preferable to the horrible slog up the 4x4 track.
[Reply]
Vastly preferable to the horrible slog up the 4x4 track.
deskpop
(Sep 1, 2021 at 3:15)
Trail 4 Degrees
Pleasant climb, mostly under bush cover, with the odd (very easy) rocky / techy bits to keep things mildly interesting. As the trail weathers and more rocks are exposed, it pushes the trail to the harder end of a green. Most riders will ride it with their eyes closed but kids or new riders may find some sections a bit tricky.
Vastly preferable to the horrible slog up the 4x4 track.
[Reply]
Vastly preferable to the horrible slog up the 4x4 track.
deskpop
(Sep 1, 2021 at 3:15)
Trail 4 Degrees
Pleasant climb, mostly under bush cover, with the odd (very easy) rocky / techy bits to keep things mildly interesting. As the trail weathers and more rocks are exposed, it pushes the trail to the harder end of a green. Most riders will ride it with their eyes closed but kids or new riders may find some sections a bit tricky.
Vastly preferable to the horrible slog up the 4x4 track.
[Reply]
Vastly preferable to the horrible slog up the 4x4 track.
Dancoop
(Feb 19, 2021 at 18:55)
Trail 4 Degrees
Good climb, tracks down from the top are good
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Dancoop
(Feb 19, 2021 at 18:55)
Trail 4 Degrees
Good climb, tracks down from the top are good
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Dancoop
(Feb 19, 2021 at 18:55)
Trail 4 Degrees
Good climb, tracks down from the top are good
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Dancoop
(Feb 19, 2021 at 18:55)
Trail 4 Degrees
Good climb, tracks down from the top are good
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Dancoop
(Feb 19, 2021 at 18:55)
Trail 4 Degrees
Good climb, tracks down from the top are good
[Reply]
Dancoop
(Feb 19, 2021 at 18:55)
Trail 4 Degrees
Good climb, tracks down from the top are good
[Reply]
Dancoop
(Feb 19, 2021 at 18:55)
Trail 4 Degrees
Good climb, tracks down from the top are good
[Reply]
Dancoop
(Feb 19, 2021 at 18:55)
Trail 4 Degrees
Good climb, tracks down from the top are good
[Reply]
Dancoop
(Feb 19, 2021 at 18:55)
Trail 4 Degrees
Good climb, tracks down from the top are good
[Reply]
Dancoop
(Feb 19, 2021 at 18:55)
Trail 4 Degrees
Good climb, tracks down from the top are good
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Trail 4 Degrees
This is a two way track which also is used by walkers, so shouldn't be used to PR while downhill, due to safety to walkers and uphill cyclist.However a great extended continuous climb from Stratton street to Old Coach road so you can thrash one of the designated downhill track to the bottom again.
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Trail 4 Degrees
This is a two way track which also is used by walkers, so shouldn't be used to PR while downhill, due to safety to walkers and uphill cyclist.However a great extended continuous climb from Stratton street to Old Coach road so you can thrash one of the designated downhill track to the bottom again.
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Trail 4 Degrees
This is a two way track which also is used by walkers, so shouldn't be used to PR while downhill, due to safety to walkers and uphill cyclist.However a great extended continuous climb from Stratton street to Old Coach road so you can thrash one of the designated downhill track to the bottom again.
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Trail 4 Degrees
This is a two way track which also is used by walkers, so shouldn't be used to PR while downhill, due to safety to walkers and uphill cyclist.However a great extended continuous climb from Stratton street to Old Coach road so you can thrash one of the designated downhill track to the bottom again.
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Trail 4 Degrees
This is a two way track which also is used by walkers, so shouldn't be used to PR while downhill, due to safety to walkers and uphill cyclist.However a great extended continuous climb from Stratton street to Old Coach road so you can thrash one of the designated downhill track to the bottom again.
[Reply]

Trail 4 Degrees
This is a two way track which also is used by walkers, so shouldn't be used to PR while downhill, due to safety to walkers and uphill cyclist.However a great extended continuous climb from Stratton street to Old Coach road so you can thrash one of the designated downhill track to the bottom again.
[Reply]

Trail 4 Degrees
This is a two way track which also is used by walkers, so shouldn't be used to PR while downhill, due to safety to walkers and uphill cyclist.However a great extended continuous climb from Stratton street to Old Coach road so you can thrash one of the designated downhill track to the bottom again.
[Reply]

Trail 4 Degrees
This is a two way track which also is used by walkers, so shouldn't be used to PR while downhill, due to safety to walkers and uphill cyclist.However a great extended continuous climb from Stratton street to Old Coach road so you can thrash one of the designated downhill track to the bottom again.
[Reply]

Trail 4 Degrees
This is a two way track which also is used by walkers, so shouldn't be used to PR while downhill, due to safety to walkers and uphill cyclist.However a great extended continuous climb from Stratton street to Old Coach road so you can thrash one of the designated downhill track to the bottom again.
[Reply]

Trail 4 Degrees
This is a two way track which also is used by walkers, so shouldn't be used to PR while downhill, due to safety to walkers and uphill cyclist.However a great extended continuous climb from Stratton street to Old Coach road so you can thrash one of the designated downhill track to the bottom again.
[Reply]

Trail 4 Degrees
This is a two way track which also is used by walkers, so shouldn't be used to PR while downhill, due to safety to walkers and uphill cyclist.However a great extended continuous climb from Stratton street to Old Coach road so you can thrash one of the designated downhill track to the bottom again.
[Reply]

Trail 4 Degrees
This is a two way track which also is used by walkers, so shouldn't be used to PR while downhill, due to safety to walkers and uphill cyclist.However a great extended continuous climb from Stratton street to Old Coach road so you can thrash one of the designated downhill track to the bottom again.
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Trail 4x4 Logging Track
A good descent track for learning control while riding steepish downhill on course/deepish gravel.
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Trail 4x4 Logging Track
A good descent track for learning control while riding steepish downhill on course/deepish gravel.
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Trails in Route
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312 ft |
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Primary ActivityMountain Bike
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Difficulty ratingGreen
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Route TypeLoop
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Bike typeXC
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DirectionOne Direction
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More Stats for BAMBA Option 3 - Long Intermediate Loop mountain bike route
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Altitude min510 ft
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Altitude start510 ft
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Altitude end518 ft
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Grade max-56.3%
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Grade min56.7%
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Distance climb3 miles
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Distance down3 miles
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Distance flat2,907 ft
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