Ref: http://tracks.org.nz/track/show/112
Print date: 13 Feb 2012 20:39:15
Location: Belmont Regional Park, Wellington, New Zealand
Overview:
Short, steep climb to the summit of Round Knob.
Grade: Intermediate
Access: Bike and Foot
Description:
Round Knob, as the name suggests, is an approximately circular hill top that affords great views over the Belmont Regional Park.
Technically the track doesn't actually go up to the summit of Round Knob, but rather just skirts around the side. Ignore the lack of a track and go to the summit anyway. Then enjoy the challenge of riding down the very steep rippled hillside surface.
From the OCR Belmont intersection there is an short though intimidating looking initial section that runs straight up the hill. Instead of taking the direct route, follow the easier sheep trails that zig-zig up the hill - those sheep ain't dumb.
Getting there:
This track branches off OCR Belmont, at a clearly marked major intersection on a saddle point below Round Knob.
Length: 1.09km
Conditions: 4wd
Last modified: 29 Mar 2009 by Ian
Created by: Ian