Description

Holy Toldeo Batman! Its Vicky Vale!

Actually its not, but DC Comics fans will get the reference. This is however a wonderful loop combining Victoria Park and the the Bowenvale, hence the name.

Start by gliding up the trail elevator that is the Harry Ell Track all the way to the Sign of the Kiwi. At Dyers Pass pick up the Crater Rim Trail around the north side of the Sugarloaf, where you'll get a short but grunty climb and then sidle around to the saddle to the east.

Cross the summit road and descend into the Bowenvale Valley Track. This starts as a steady to steep old farm track which can be slippery in the wet. As it bends and levels to the west look for the signposted track that loops around the head of the valley and descends rock steps to a junction. At his junction pick up the East Side Bush track which is a pleasant and less used technical wee sidle, and eventual zig-zagging bush climb back up to the Victoria Park playground. Duck in behind the slide area and follow the main trail back down to the Takahe alongside the Victoria Park access road.

Features of interest

Some lesser known Port Hills trails
Great veiws

Make Up of Run

Technical Single Track: 30%

Moderate Single Track: 30%

Easy Single Track: 40%

Route Data