Middle Ridge

Belmont Regional Park, Wellington, New Zealand

Steep farm track from Cannons Head to the valley floor.

Intermediate

Bike and Foot

This is a steep and rough 4x4 descent from the summit of Cannons Head. Some sections of track are very steep, though the rocky surface generally provides plenty of grip.

With a typical grade of 20%, and some steeper sections, this is a quick way to get from the hill tops down to the Stratton Street valley. But it isn't all downhill - in addition to the occasional flatish bit, there's a steep, though short, climb about a third of the way down.

From the Cannons Head sign on Dress Circle, go through/over the gate that is 50m away towards the southeast. Then follow the most obvious track all the way to the valley floor, finishing with a small bridge to join Bridleway.

Best done as a descent, unless you like walking up steep hills.

2.26km

4wd

29 Mar 2009 by Ian

Ian