On-leadModerate
Belmont Trig Loop
Lower Hutt · Wellington · Loop
↑ 507 m gain↓ 510 m descenthigh 449 msteepest 30 %
DISTANCE9.3 km
ASCENT507 m
DURATION3.5–4 hr
STEEPEST30 %
ROUTELoop
RATING · HIKERS 4.7 · 453
DOG EFFORT4.0 /5 paws
PARKING20 m away
Nearest emergency vetWellington After Hours Veterinary Clinic, Wellington
04 473 7545
The route
Good to know
On the lead here. Keep it to two metres or less and watch for ground-nesting birds, as on most NZ tracks.
Check the water before the dog swims. Toxic algae blooms in NZ rivers and lakes can kill a dog within hours. Scan the LAWA water quality map in warm months and keep dogs away from dark slime on rocks.
About Belmont Trig Loop
This long track follows 9.3 km as a loop, near Lower Hutt in Wellington.
It sits at the moderate end and gains roughly 507 m, pitching up to 30 % at its steepest, and takes about 3.5–4 hr to walk.
Along the way there are native forest, river frontage, big views, and waterfalls. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.7 / 5 across 453 reviews.