Last Updated: 6th Apr 2024
Ngamuwahine - Bobs Loop
Submitted by Philip Sale
Last Updated: 6th Apr 2024
Open
Grunt Factor: 17 ?
Gnarl Factor: 57 ?
10.3km
370m
370m
367m
Last Updated: 6th Apr 2024
Submitted by Philip Sale
Last Updated: 6th Apr 2024
Open
Grunt Factor: 17 ?
Gnarl Factor: 57 ?
10.3km
370m
370m
367m
Front country - easily accessible
Combo
Very hilly
With permit
Native bush
Easy Single Track
Moderate Single Track
Technical Single Track
Average Uphill Gradient: +9.4%
Average Downhill Gradient: -9.7%
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2:00
Slow
1:30
Moderate
1:00
Fast
Easy to navigate track from the carpark, typical DOC orange triangle markers nailed to trees. The track is fairly technical with a lot of steep tree root stairs. There are two river crossings, one on the way up and one on the way down, you will probably get your feet wet depending on how much rain there has been. About a kilometre into the run you come to the Bobs Loop turn off and can go either way I went up the main Leyland O'Brien Walkway track and returned via Bobs loop.
Carry on up the Leyland O'Brien Walkway past the top end of Bobs loop until you reach the clearing and meet the old Leyland O'Brien Tramway. This trail returns from this point the way you came but should extra distance be desired you can run along the Tramway in either direction.
Return along the track until you reach the intersection with Bobs Loop taking the left turn along Bobs loop track over the river and carry on until it reaches the main Leyland O'Brien walkway back to the Naumawahine car Park
Part of the Kaimai Range, through the native bush up to the Leyland O'Brien Tramway. North Island Robins are common in this area along with Kereru. Night runners are likely to encounter possums and maybe even a deer or two.
Short stretch of gravel road to the open carpark. Safe to leave vehicles
25 km
23 minutes
With Permit
No
Moderate.
Well marked and signposted, often trees down across the track need care to get around and re-find the track
Very patchy.
Thermal leggings, Short-sleeved thermal top, Seam-sealed waterproof jacket, Beanie/thermal headwear, Whistle, First aid kit, Extra food for emergencies, Survival blanket, Cellphone, Map, Headtorch and spare batteries
There are two river crossings and several streams. As with all New Zealand streams either purify the water or take the risk of picking up bugs. I have personally drank the water plenty of times without any issues
Parts are muddy after rain and the rivers could take some skill to cross after heavy or prolonged rain
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Good Coffee, Food, Cold Beer. Lovely setting, great prices and very handy to the lower Kaimai area
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Pretty rooty and fairly technical in parts, this was an enjoyable run. The track is mostly in good condition throughout.
April 10, 2023
River crossings, technical parts, a fair amount of roots - a great faster technical run if you’re short on time!
May 23, 2022
Great short technical run, well maintained trail. To find the start of the track go through the gate at the end of the carpark and follow the short dirt road around the corner and then cross the bridge on your left. There is a confusing sign about 20m in that points to a loop track to the right - just ignore this and head straight ahead up the hill.
April 26, 2022
Boggy, rooty, slippy, overgrown, waist high river crossings!! What more could I ask for! Great run, albeit not one for any kind of speed!
July 18, 2020
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