Last Updated: 12th Mar 2024
Rolleston Pack Track
Last Updated: 12th Mar 2024
Open
Grunt Factor: 8 ?
Gnarl Factor: 25 ?
5.7km
160m
160m
913m
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Last Updated: 12th Mar 2024
Last Updated: 12th Mar 2024
Open
Grunt Factor: 8 ?
Gnarl Factor: 25 ?
5.7km
160m
160m
913m
Front country - easily accessible
Out and Back
Undulating, small hills only
Native bush
Easy Single Track
Moderate Single Track
Average Uphill Gradient: +8.9%
Average Downhill Gradient: -8.9%
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A chance here for fast forest trails and a nice touch of history on a pack track that dates back to the 1860's.
This is an easy jaunt that can break up any journey through Lewis Pass. Park up at the Lewis Summit and grab your gear. Head off the opposite direction from the St James Walkway - out past the toilet, shelter and tarn viewing area. The trail sidles fairly gently all the way down to meet the highway adjacent to the well appointed DOC campsite over the road at Deer Valley.
Retrace your steps back to the car the way you came.
Historic Rolleston Pack Track. Magnificent native beech forest
You will need to drive the Lewis Pass Summit, where there is a reasonable sized carpark at the trail head
16 km
14 minutes
Unknown
No
Easy.
Its pretty hard to get lost here
Non-existent.
Lightweight fleece top, Long-sleeved thermal top, Seam-sealed waterproof jacket, Gloves, Beanie/thermal headwear, Whistle, First aid kit, Map
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All year round access here, occasionally snowy in winter
Nothing much to worry about other than the odd mud patch.
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Easy track through gorgeous forest. Some sections covered by overgrown ferns and bushes. Muddy start for first 300m. All footbridges over stream crossings were washed away or had been moved away.
August 30, 2020
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