Last Updated: 21st Sep 2023
Mt Isobel Long Loop
Submitted by Mal Law
Last Updated: 21st Sep 2023
Open
Grunt Factor: 30
Gnarl Factor: 34
20.0km
1200m
1200m
1319m
Last Updated: 21st Sep 2023
Submitted by Mal Law
Last Updated: 21st Sep 2023
Open
Grunt Factor: 30
Gnarl Factor: 34
20.0km
1200m
1200m
1319m
Front country - easily accessible
Loop
Mountainous
Native bush
Open ridges/tops
Sealed Road
Gravel Road
Easy Single Track
Moderate Single Track
Technical Single Track
Average Uphill Gradient: +11.3%
Average Downhill Gradient: -10.6%
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Head north on Amuri Ave and left on to Jacks Pass Rd. Ignore the right turn on to Clarence Valley Rd but take the next right on to Chatterton Rd, which soon turns to gravel and then single track.
Follow this sweet trail uphill, bearing left at the only junction to reach Jacks Pass.
Here you cross the road and pick up the marked route to Mt Isobel. Some 4kms and 450m of climb later you'll reach the trig and soak in the views.
Continue on over the top following the poled route towards Jollies Pass Rd. Turn right and after a short uphill you crest the high point of the road and start a long downhill back to town on gravel road. The last couple of kms are flatter and sealed, so a fast finish if you still have the legs!
Great views once above the bushline. And of course, the spa pools for a hot soak when finished!
Plenty of safe parking.
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Well signposted but keep an eye out for turnings.
Generally good.
Lightweight fleece top, Long-sleeved thermal top, Gloves, Beanie/thermal headwear, Personal Locator Beacon (PLB), Whistle, First aid kit, Extra food for emergencies, Survival blanket, Cellphone, Compass, Map, Crampons / microspikes (for winter conditions).
No drinking water on the route. Take what you need to get you through.
Snow and ice in winter.
Exposed at all times of year on the tops, so go prepared!
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Great route . No views sadly as it was all cloudy up top but I still had a great time.
Would love to go back and do this again and see the views i missed out on.
April 11, 2023
Excellent little loop! Chatterton stream was a bit waspy (feb) so next time would avoid at this time of year. Lovely along the tops! Take care when you turn off the summit towards jollies pass its easy to go down the wrong ridgeline. Enjoy!
February 6, 2022
Great loop and can feel nicely away from the crowds of Hanmer, I have run this a few times in each direction, but actually prefer it in the opposite direction as I find the long downhill on Jollies pass quite hard on the legs but coming down the river track a bit nicer.
March 22, 2020
These overlap with this trail 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 activity for each.
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