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2.3 miles
Distance
839 ft
Climb
-142 ft
Descent
00:36:34
Avg time
697 ft
Altitude change
453 ft
Altitude min
1,156 ft
Altitude max
453 ft
Altitude start
1,148 ft
Altitude end
5.8%
Grade
-20.9%
Grade max
44.5%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
2,641 ft
Distance down
1,181 ft
Distance flat
00:36:34
Avg time

4 Degrees Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Belmont Regional Park
    Lower Hutt
  • Ref Number
    #302
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 30 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #67658 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #80795 in E-Biking
    • #106093 in Trail Running
    • #121468 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat, Gravel
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Lighting
    No
  • Year Opened
    2015
  • Land Owner
    Greater Wellington Regional Council

4 Degrees trail replaces the old Danzig trail destroyed by logging. With a constant 4 degree grade, this trail makes for an easier ride up to Old Coach Road than the 4WD (Slogger Logger).

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Oct 31, 2025
 Trail is dry and riding very nice, ready for the race tomorrow.
Aug 1, 2025 @ 11:05pm
Aug 1, 2025
 It appears that a quad bike or a similar off-road vehicle has been ridden along the trail, starting from the Woolshed and continuing for...
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        Directions to 4-degrees trailhead (-41.181110, 174.890640)
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        Routes with this trail

        23
        4 Degrees, Electric, Weta Loop
        3 miles • 860 ft • 3 • Loop •
        Simple grade 2 - 3 loop around the old Dandig forest block
        24
        BAMBA Option 2 - Easy Loop
        3 miles • 823 ft • 15 • Loop •
        , , and loop for 2017 Belmont Park Open Day
        32
        4 Degrees/ Borderline
        3 miles • 777 ft • 4 • Loop •
        A fun, short loop. possibly replace w/ - route.
        3.9 ★★★★★
        11 Ratings
        5 ★ 9%
        4 ★ 73%
        3 ★ 18%
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        Frequently Asked Questions About 4 Degrees

        ▼ Where is 4 Degrees located?
        4 Degrees is located in Belmont Regional Park, Lower Hutt, New Zealand. It is part of the Belmont Regional Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -41.18111, 174.89064.
        ▼ How hard is 4 Degrees?
        4 Degrees is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 5.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for 4 Degrees?
        4 Degrees has 839 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 142 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 453 ft to 1,156 ft.
        ▼ How long is 4 Degrees?
        4 Degrees is 2.3 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on 4 Degrees?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on 4 Degrees. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride 4 Degrees?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride 4 Degrees are:
        • February (71 activities)
        • March (34 activities)
        • October (33 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access 4 Degrees? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to 4 Degrees are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride 4 Degrees?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 25 minutes to ride 4 Degrees. The trail is 2.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is 4 Degrees?
        4 Degrees is a moderately popular trail. There have been 2,733 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,158 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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