Last Updated: 2nd Jan 2024

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Fernhill & Burnside Escarpments

Auckland, Auckland

Submitted by Cameron Walker

Last Updated: 2nd Jan 2024

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Grunt Factor: 7 ?

Gnarl Factor: 48 ?

6.6km

80m

80m

47m

  

  

  

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Trail Map

Type of Run

Urban

Loop

Undulating, small hills only

Dog Friendly

Native bush

Other

Run Makeup

5%
25%
30%
35%
5%

Sealed Road

Easy Single Track

Moderate Single Track

Technical Single Track

Untracked / Route only

Average Uphill Gradient: +5.8%

Average Downhill Gradient: -5.0%

Trailhead

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Estimated Times to Run

1:00

Slow

0:50

Moderate

0:35

Fast

Run along river trail to Bush Rd, cross bush Rd and continue on true RH of river through to Tawa Dr.

Zip through Clenmows orchard via Rosedale Rd and Kristen lane. CAREFULLY Cross the natural rock dam 20m down stream of the pipe bridge.

Cross back over Bush Rd (westwards). Dive back into the bush (true LH side) back to Albany Highway.

Running river side. Massive totaras.

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Best to park at the cemetery (200m towards Albany Village). The walk to the start is a great warm up.

19 km

23 minutes

Yes

No

Easy.

When heading eastwards just stay beside the river. Most track junctions have been marked with maps and trail signs (by volunteers).

Generally good.

Cellphone, Map

No water available.

Proceed with caution after heavy rainfall events.

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RG

Reece Gibbs

has completed Fernhill & Burnside Escarpments once in the last year.

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