Wellington Regional Trails
A sign post next to the Electric Avenue hiking trail.

An adventurous downhill mountain bike ride with features to hone your skills along the way.

Walking time

1 hr return

Length

979m

Uses

Walking/Running, Mountain Biking

Type

Single track

Walking difficulty

Easy: Walking track

Mountain Bike Grade

Intermediate: Grade 3

Profile

24m climb

-116m descent

351m highest point

Dogs

Yes (on lead)

About the trail

Electric Avenue is a smooth-flowing single trail featuring berms and tabletops. The fun 20-minute downhill ride starts and the end of 4 Degrees and ends at the intersection of Wētā and Connect Four.

The trail is primarily for mountain biking but walking is allowed. Be aware of mountain bike users travelling downhill at high speeds.

A section of terrain on Electric Avenue.

Getting there 

The trail starts on Old Coach Road, about 10m from the end of 4 Degrees. There are few routes you can take to get there:

  • Start from the Hill Road entrance to Belmont Regional Park. Ride up the metal farm track (past the farmhouse) until you find Old Coach Road on your left. Follow the signpost pointing to the Stratton Street mountain bike tracks and Old Coach Road.
  • Start from the end of Normandale Road. Turn left at the intersection of Normandale Road and Sweetacres Drive and continue until you find Old Coach Road.
  • There are regular bus and train services to Lower Hutt and the surrounding area. Timetables are available from the Metlink website.

Know before you go 

For more tips and advice before heading out on Wellington’s trails check out our before you go section.

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Five people standing on the summit of Boulder Hill, Puke Ariki in Belmont Regional Park at sunset.

Puke Ariki / Haywards Korokoro Traverse

Belmont Regional ParkA rewarding full-day scenic walk or ride that traverses the length of Belmont Regional Park.

The view from the summit of Belmont Trig Track, a biking and walking trail in Lower Hutt.

Belmont Trig Track

Belmont Regional ParkGet a taste of back country life on this half-day scenic walk or ride through mature native forest.

The top of the 4 degrees Track in Belmont Regional Park. A small signpost shows direction, with gravel paths cutting through farmland and hills in the background.

4 Degrees

Belmont Regional ParkThis trail is named after its gentle four degree gradient, making it an easy option for mountain bikers and walkers to access Old Coach Road.

The Borderline trail in Belmont Regional Park, a gravel and grass trail down grassy hills.

Borderline

Belmont Regional ParkBorderline is a fast downhill mountain bike track with steep drops, jumps and a few surprises to keep you alert.

The Bull-A-Varde track in Belmont Regional Park cuts through trees on a single track.

Bull-A-Varde

Belmont Regional ParkThis mountain bike track is a vital link between popular riding trails in Belmont Regional Park.

A narrow hiking trail shadowed by bushes and trees.

Bull Run

Belmont Regional ParkA flowing mountain bike trail that weaves through a protected sanctuary in the heart of Belmont Regional Park.

The Connect Four trail in Belmont Regional Park. The trail is grassy and surrounded by gorse bush.

Connect Four

Belmont Regional ParkA short two-way mountain bike track that links two popular riding routes in Belmont Regional Park.

A mountain biking trail at Belmont Regional Park.

Wētā

Belmont Regional ParkA short and snappy downhill mountain bike ride that connects to other trails in Belmont Regional Park.

Three people standing on top of Birchville Dam. Green trees and bushes surround them.

Cannon Point Walkway

Zigzag through the hills north of Upper Hutt to the historic Birchville Dam.

The Station Link mountain bike and walking trail in Tunnel Gully, Upper Hutt. The trail goes amongst pine trees on a soft clay ground.

Station Link

Tunnel GullyA quick and easy uphill mountain biking link to Station Drive.