more stats
3,514 ft
Distance
15 ft
Climb
-589 ft
Descent
00:06:52
Avg time
-574 ft
Altitude change
531 ft
Altitude min
1,105 ft
Altitude max
1,105 ft
Altitude start
531 ft
Altitude end
-16.3%
Grade
-63.8%
Grade max
17.3%
Grade min
223 ft
Distance climb
3,117 ft
Distance down
171 ft
Distance flat
00:06:52
Avg time

Borderline Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Belmont Regional Park
    Lower Hutt
  • Ref Number
    #501
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (8 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #43488 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #43416 in E-Biking
    • #297676 in Trail Running
    • #290101 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #983 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand [+]
    • #1,088 in E-Biking
    • #3,682 in Trail Running
    • #3,070 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    All year
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump, Gap Jump
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Lighting
    No
  • Land Owner
    Greater Wellington Regional Council

Boderline is a high speed, technically challenging piece of singletrack. Hand built by BAMBA as the first trail following the loss of existing trails in the felled Danzig pine block, and refurbished by hand in 2026. It is a mix of flowing trail, drops, exposed roots, rocks and banked turns. Lots of sustained steep sections with compulsory technical lines, minimal pedaling required.

The clay trail surfaces makes for extremely slippery conditions when wet. However, it dries quickly on a fine day on account of the trail's exposure to sun and wind.

source: Belmont Regional Park
Access Info

Access is off Old Coach road. If you can get dropped at the top of Normandale road where it meets Old Coach road that is best. The finish is as the end of Stratton Street near the old woolshed.

If you can't be dropped off, or prefer to ride up, then there are 2 ways. Either ride on the metalled farm track up to Old Coach Road (it's pretty steep and shingly), or take the sealed road back up Stratton street, take a left onto Cottle Park drive, left onto Normadale Road and a left where Normandale road and Sweetacre Drive meet, until you come to Old Coach Road - then keep riding until you find the start of Borderline.

Update Jan 2016. Best way up is now the 4 Degrees track.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 8 rides
  • 7 miles avg distance
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  • 202 rides
  • Last: Oct 9, 2026
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Borderline Trail Reports

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Oct 5, 2026 @ 7:25pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Oct 4, 2026
rides great at the moment, especially after the rebuild!
Jun 7, 2026 @ 11:47am (Pacific/Auckland)
Jun 6, 2026
 Not really rideable in the winter, at least when the ground is wet. My tires got bogged up with clay about 1/3 of the way down and it was like...
May 31, 2026 @ 10:20am (Pacific/Auckland)
May 30, 2026
 Great track work recently.
Mar 22, 2026 @ 10:03am (Pacific/Auckland)
Mar 21, 2026
 Deep ruts. Mostly dry.
Aug 21, 2025 @ 9:10pm
Aug 21, 2025
 as stated before, very slippery when damp. and the ruts are very deep throughout
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on Oct 5, 2026
Avg: 4.3 (25 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Technical Trail Features (TTF)

      Routes with this trail

      30
      Bull to Border Fig 8
      8 miles • 1,576 ft • 6 • Loop •
      A figure 8 loop incorporating Bull-A-Varde, Bull Run and Borderline. Borderline is more of a grade 4...
      36
      BBB Fig 8
      8 miles • 1,548 ft • 8 • Loop •
      A figure 8 loop incorporating bull-A-Varde, Bull Run and Borderline. Borderline is more of a grade 4...
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      4 Degrees/ Borderline
      3 miles • 777 ft • 4 • Loop •
      A fun, short loop. possibly replace Borderline w/ Electric Avenue - Weta route.
      4.4 ★★★★★
      25 Ratings
      5 ★ 52%
      4 ★ 40%
      3 ★ 4%
      2 ★ 4%
      1 ★

      2 Reviews & Comments

      deester84
      Superb descent from Old Coach Road. A lesson in keeping off the brakes. Great rocky chutes and pretty steep in parts but all excellent entertainment!

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Borderline located?
      Borderline 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 -41.17975, 174.89818.
      ▼ How hard is Borderline?
      Borderline is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 16.3%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Borderline?
      Borderline has 15 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 589 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 531 ft to 1,105 ft.
      ▼ How long is Borderline?
      Borderline is 3,514 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Borderline?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Borderline. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Borderline?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Borderline are:
      • March (14 activities)
      • January (13 activities)
      • February (12 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Borderline? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Borderline are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Borderline?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Borderline. The trail is 3,514 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Borderline?
      Borderline is a very popular trail. There have been 2,496 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,487 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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