Last Updated: 19th Apr 2024
Mt Chisholm
Submitted by Hamish Laing
Last Updated: 19th Apr 2024
Open
Grunt Factor: 23 ?
Gnarl Factor: 43 ?
7.9km
475m
475m
1518m
Last Updated: 19th Apr 2024
Submitted by Hamish Laing
Last Updated: 19th Apr 2024
Open
Grunt Factor: 23 ?
Gnarl Factor: 43 ?
7.9km
475m
475m
1518m
Back country - remote
Out and Back
Very hilly
Open tussock/grasslands
Open ridges/tops
Farm Road / 4WD Track
Moderate Single Track
Average Uphill Gradient: +12.7%
Average Downhill Gradient: -12.7%
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2:00
Slow
1:30
Moderate
1:00
Fast
Head up this marked DOC track from the road for awesome 360deg views of the Molesworth station. It's big country with expansive views up the Awatere valley and down the Acheron. Spot Tapuae-o-uenuku to the North East and enjoy the whole Inland Kaikoura Range. The initial 4wd track leads to a saddle, from there followed the poled route up to the left and traverse the ridge until reaching the broad summit of Mt Chisholm - it's further than you think. The summit is marked by a small DOC sign.
On the way down take in Pt1279 to bag a second peak for the day.
This trail includes the peak Mount Chisholm.
Small gravel area with sign on side of road
73 km
90 minutes
Unknown
No
Moderate.
Patchy.
Long-sleeved thermal top, Whistle, First aid kit, Extra food for emergencies, Cellphone, Map
No water available
Molesworth station road is unfortunately closed in the winter.
Fastest Known Times (FKTs)
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4 stars for the view alone… a real slog up the hill… no running going on with me… but all the way up on a great day I was get wonderful views through 360 degrees… didn’t thank the author for adding in the trig on the way back … just to finish me off!!!
December 30, 2022
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