Orion's Belt Mountain Bike Trail

Q: How difficult is Orion's Belt?

Orion's Belt is rated Very difficult. The average grade is -5.0% with a maximum grade of -10.4%.

Q: How long is Orion's Belt?

Orion's Belt is 208.1m long with an estimated ride time of 2h 2m. The trail has 1m of climbing and -11m of descent.

Q: Are dogs allowed on Orion's Belt?

Yes, dogs are allowed on Orion's Belt. Please keep your dog under control and be considerate of other trail users.

Q: What is the elevation of Orion's Belt?

Orion's Belt ranges from 11m to 21m in elevation.

Q: Where is Orion's Belt located?

Orion's Belt is located in Whitianga, New Zealand.

Q: What type of mountain bike is best for Orion's Belt?

Orion's Belt is suitable for: XC.

Q: How popular is Orion's Belt?

Orion's Belt has a rating of 4.0 out of 5 based on 1 vote.

Status

OPEN

Difficulty

Very difficult

Distance

208.1m

Elevation

-11m

Rating

4.0 (1)

Description

You enter ORION’S BELT by going left at the exit of Park Lane exit. It follows a bulge around a bluff through manuka scrub, past the entry to Skylark and then a sharp descent on to a forestry access road where it rejoins Home trail.

Weather

Details

Dogs

Allowed

Grade

-5.0% avg, -10.4% max

Altitude range

11m to 21m

Region

Whitianga

Last updated

26 Mar 2026

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