more stats
801 ft
Distance
40 ft
Climb
-41 ft
Descent
00:02:36
Avg time
-1 ft
Altitude change
322 ft
Altitude min
365 ft
Altitude max
365 ft
Altitude start
364 ft
Altitude end
-0.1%
Grade
-23%
Grade max
18.8%
Grade min
318 ft
Distance climb
335 ft
Distance down
148 ft
Distance flat
00:02:36
Avg time

Lower Dope Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Belmont Regional Park
    Lower Hutt
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 20 in E-Biking
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #373705 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #140433 in E-Biking
    • #46800 in Trail Running
    • #125438 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #5,093 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand [+]
    • #2,575 in E-Biking
    • #1,087 in Trail Running
    • #1,757 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Greater Wellington Regional Council

Lower section of Dope Descent (Marco's Descent into Madness). Trail follows the old Otonga trail so has a number of worn out steps down to a small stream at the half way point. The trail then proceeds back up to the join on to the newer Otonga trail, however is quite an effort to keep traction, especially when it is wet.

This trail is unsanctioned.

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Stairs
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      blackoh blackoh
      mortals will need to push up most of the uphill section

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Lower Dope located?
      Lower Dope 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 -41.1956, 174.87884.
      ▼ How hard is Lower Dope?
      Lower Dope is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Lower Dope?
      Lower Dope has 40 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 41 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 322 ft to 365 ft.
      ▼ Is Lower Dope a point to point trail?
      Lower Dope is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Lower Dope?
      Lower Dope is 801 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Lower Dope?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Lower Dope. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Lower Dope? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Lower Dope are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Lower Dope?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Lower Dope. The trail is 801 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Lower Dope?
      Lower Dope is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 117 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 120 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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