Mt Pleasant ElevatorBeginner - Intermediate
Submitted by Isobel Stout
Beginner - Intermediate
2:00 (Slow)
1:40 (Moderate)
1:20 (Fast)
-11.5%
+8.4%
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Description
Non stop climbing from the very beginning until you reach the Mt Pleasant Trig. This route is very straightforward, just follow your nose and keep going up. You'll need to cross the Summit Rd at the stile leaving the John Brittan Reserve and look for Broadleaf Lane to your left so you can keep going up.
Take in the views and then head downhill on the shared MTB track that starts beside the main building. You can take in the gun emplacements on a wee detour where the track reaches a clear signposted junction or just keep going down on the 4WD road.
Cross the Summit Rd again and head downhill to the right and cross the stile on your left where there is a large carparking area on the bend in the road. Keep going down! Watch out for the sign showing the start of the Eastenders Track on your left. Finally some grassy flats alongside the playing fields of Barnett Park. Left along Main Rd then left into McCormacks Bay Rd and left into Glenstrae and the start point.
Trail Community
Features of interest
Intensive replanting of natives in Glenstrae reserve. Great views from the tops!
Make Up of Run
Moderate Single Track: 80%
Farm Road / 4WD Track: 2%
Gravel Road: 2%
Sealed Road: 16%
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
The track starts at the first hairpin on Glenstrae Rd. It is signposted.
Parking on the street
9 km
16 minutes
Yes
No
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Staying Safe
Easy.
Perfect throughout.
Long-sleeved thermal top, Windproof jacket, Whistle, First aid kit, Extra food for emergencies, Cellphone.
There's drinking water at Barnett Park and there is a supermarket and a dairy along Main Rd in Redcliffs.
Muddy in places after rain, but generally good footing. The tops are very exposed to all winds.
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Post run indulgence
Redcliffs Dairy
Main Rd
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