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1.5 miles
Distance
587 ft
Climb
-134 ft
Descent
00:18:10
Avg time
454 ft
Altitude change
734 ft
Altitude min
1,216 ft
Altitude max
735 ft
Altitude start
1,188 ft
Altitude end
5.6%
Grade
-37.5%
Grade max
46.7%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
1,663 ft
Distance down
915 ft
Distance flat
00:18:10
Avg time
Putanga Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Gravel Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaBelmont Regional Park
Lower Hutt -
Ref Number#304
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AKAHill Road Connector
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Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity85 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 75 in E-Biking
- 85 in Trail Running
- 65 in Hiking
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Global Ranking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC, Fat, CX, Gravel
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DirectionBoth Directions[+]Popular Direction Shown
- Both Directions for E-Biking
- Both Directions for Trail Running
- Both Directions for Hiking
- Both Directions for Gravel Biking
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingEasy
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Family FriendlyYes
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Ride in RainYes
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LightingNo
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Year Opened2019
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Land Owner
Meandering two-way track linking the Hill Road car park to Bull-a-varde. This is a easy and sheltered ascent back up to Old Coach Road, rather than heading up Hill Road which is often quite windy. It is uphill only for bikes and two way for walkers and runners.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 1 rides
- 9 miles average
6 Months
- 34 rides
- 9 miles avg distance
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- 371 rides
- Last: Jun 27, 2026
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(-41.174540, 174.909620)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bull Run - Bull-a-varde Connector (unnamed)
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Where is Bull Run - Bull-a-varde Connector (unnamed) located?
Bull Run - Bull-a-varde Connector (unnamed) 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 -41.17459, 174.90952.
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How hard is Bull Run - Bull-a-varde Connector (unnamed)?
Bull Run - Bull-a-varde Connector (unnamed) is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 5.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
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What is the elevation gain for Bull Run - Bull-a-varde Connector (unnamed)?
Bull Run - Bull-a-varde Connector (unnamed) has 516 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 74 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 718 ft to 1,176 ft.
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Is Bull Run - Bull-a-varde Connector (unnamed) a point to point trail?
Yes, Bull Run - Bull-a-varde Connector (unnamed) is a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
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