Bealey - Avalanche TraverseExperienced
Submitted by Daniel Redmond
Front country - easily accessible
Loop
Mountainous
Native bushOpen ridges/tops
Experienced
Not Suitable (Slow)
4:30 (Moderate)
3:00 (Fast)
-21.9%
+24.2%
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Description
Head south along the main road to the Rough Creek bridge. Cross, and turn right up Mount Bealey Rd. At the end of the road the track starts climbing steeply into the bush. Track marking finishes at the bushline, from there stay on the main ridge and consult the map. The most technical section is between Mt Bealey and Pt 1778. After 1778, it is runnable all the way to join the tourists on Avalanche Peak. Pick up the poled route off the summit and down the left spur (Scotts track) all the way to the road. From the road, it is a short jog back through the village to the carpark
Trail Community
Features of interest
Kea, Alpine ridges
Make Up of Run
Untracked / Route only: 50%
Technical Single Track: 35%
Moderate Single Track: 0%
Easy Single Track: 0%
Farm Road / 4WD Track: 0%
Gravel Road: 0%
Sealed Road: 15%
Route Data
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Overlapping Runs
The following trails overlap with this run to some degree. You may wish to combine them but please note that to qualify for FKTs on these runs you should record a separate Strava activity for each
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Access
DOC Visitor Centre in Arthur's Pass Village
Large carpark with public toilets. Daily bus and train from Christchurch and the West Coast
1 km
1 minutes
No
No
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Staying Safe
Hard.
In poor visibility, you may need to take a bearing to descend off the high points in the right direction
Unknown.
Waterproof leggings, Thermal leggings, Lightweight fleece top, Long-sleeved thermal top, Seam-sealed waterproof jacket, Gloves, Beanie/thermal headwear, Personal Locator Beacon (PLB), Whistle, First aid kit, Extra food for emergencies, Survival bag, Cellphone, Compass, Map, Crampons / microspikes (for winter conditions), Gaiters.
No water on the ridge
Full snow gear and the knowledge of how to use it required in winter. In high wind or low visibility would not be a good trip.
Very exposed between Mt Bealey and pt 1778. If you don't like the look of this ridge, turn back at Mt Bealey
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Post run indulgence
Arthurs Pass Cafe and Store
Arthur's Pass Village
http://www.arthurspasscafe.co.nz/
The Wobbly Kea
Arthur's Pass Village
http://www.wobblykea.co.nz/
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Sponsor this trail
See other runs nearby:
Goat Pass
Rome Ridge/Rough Creek Alpine Circuit
Cass-Lagoon Trail
Woolshed Whopper
Avalanche Peak - Crow River
Hawdon-Edwards Classic
Polar Discovery
The Taipo
Waimak Col (Otira to Klondyke)
The Bloody Limit
Oates for Breakfast
Avalanche Peak
Andrews-Poulter Circuit
Bealey Blaster
Encompassing Arthur's Pass
Barker's for Brunch
KKK (Klondyke - Kelly - Klondyke)
Otira Temple
Kelly Tops
Poulter River Ranger
Dash, Bash, Splash and Dash Harman Pass
Arthur's Pass Taster
