Shepherds of Eskdale, Auckland, New Zealand - Trail Running Directory

Shepherds of Eskdale

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Last Updated: 25th Aug 2024

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Grunt Factor: 12 ?

Gnarl Factor: 12 ?

13.1km

Length of run

305m

Total Ascent

305m

Total Descent

Driving Time

Driving Distance

Directions to start

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Type of Run

Urban

Out and Back

Undulating, some big hills

Dog Friendly

Native bush

Coastal

Riverside

Run Makeup

15%

85%

Sealed Road

Easy Single Track

Average Uphill Gradient: +4.60%

Average Downhill Gradient: -4.60%

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Estimated Times to Run

2:15

Slow

1:30

Moderate

1:00

Fast

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Guide

This is an awesome little route that links the bush walk/trails at Shepherds Park with those at the Eskdale.

They are mostly well-formed paths, mostly gravel, with a few hundred metres along the road to get from one to the other. It is amazing that you can get an hour and a bit of time in the bush in the middle of the shore.

Lots of coastal outlooks near Shepherds Park, nice river with a couple of waterfalls at Eskdale.

There is a toilet at the start.

Transport and parking:

There is a carpark (several) at Shepherds park, or road parking. Its also on an easy to access bus route.

Distance from Auckland:

15 km

Driving time from Auckland:

27 minutes

Dog friendly:

Yes

Landowner permission required:

Navigation Rating:

Easy.

Cellphone Coverage:

Perfect throughout.

Suggested Gear List:

Whistle, First aid kit, Extra food for emergencies, Cellphone, Map

Availability of Water:

There is water at the start, there is also a gas station with taps outside about a third of the way in.

The Haven
Corner of Rangatira and Beach.Haven Road
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Decent food and a pint

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Trail Legend

Paul Kleynhans

has completed Shepherds of Eskdale once in the last year.

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