Little Peel LoopIntermediate
Submitted by Paul Forbes
Front country - easily accessible
Loop
Mountainous
Native bushOpen tussock/grasslandsOpen ridges/tops
Intermediate
3:30 (Slow)
2:30 (Moderate)
1:45 (Fast)
-19.2%
+24.3%
This track is subject to flood warnings occasionally so keep an eye on the signs near the carpark.
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Description
Starting at the carpark head up the gravel road until you reach the trailhead. Follow the signposted route for Emily Falls/South Ridge.
This track then winds its way along and down to the Rata Stream which you go along a bit and cross. Follow the track along and then up the South Ridge, which becomes a poled route and heads up the ridge to reach Little Peel.
Once at the hut, make sure you pop up to bag the trig, then continue on your way. Following the track along Deer Spur is a lot easier and is less technical - a chance to smash you quads if you feel inclined. Head down this trail all the way back. You will come out at the top of Lookout Road which is about 300m from the carpark.
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Make Up of Run
Technical Single Track: 50%
Moderate Single Track: 40%
Easy Single Track: 10%
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
Head to Peel Forest and continue through. Turn right off Blandswood Rd before the ford and park in the carpark on Lookout Rd.
Parking space available off the street. Information board and toilet present as well.
25 km
23 minutes
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Staying Safe
Moderate.
Patchy.
Short-sleeved thermal top, Seam-sealed waterproof jacket, Gloves, Beanie/thermal headwear, Whistle, First aid kit, Extra food for emergencies, Survival blanket, Cellphone, Map, Headtorch and spare batteries, Crampons / microspikes (for winter conditions).
No water available
It gets very windy on top and topped with snow sometimes.
A little bit of rock clambering at the top of south ridge but nothing too serious.
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Post run indulgence
The Green Man Cafe
Peel Forest
http://thegreenmanpeelforest.co.nz/
They sell coffee and ice cream, nuff said.
