Last Updated: 26th Mar 2025
Fernhill & Burnside Escarpments
Last Updated: 26th Mar 2025
Open
Grunt Factor: 7 ?
Gnarl Factor: 48 ?
6.6km
80m
80m
47m
Last Updated: 26th Mar 2025
Last Updated: 26th Mar 2025
Open
Grunt Factor: 7 ?
Gnarl Factor: 48 ?
6.6km
80m
80m
47m
Urban
Loop
Undulating, small hills only
Dog Friendly
Native bush
Other
Sealed Road
Easy Single Track
Moderate Single Track
Technical Single Track
Untracked / Route only
Average Uphill Gradient: +5.8%
Average Downhill Gradient: -5.0%
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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.
Fastest Known Times (FKTs)
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