Last Updated: 28th Oct 2024

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Peaking Out

Lake Coleridge Village, Canterbury

Submitted by Fiona Stechmann

Last Updated: 28th Oct 2024

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Grunt Factor: 17 ?

Gnarl Factor: 56 ?

6.0km

Length of run

670m

Total Ascent

670m

Total Descent

1240m

Highest point

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Driving Distance

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Type of Run

Front country - easily accessible

Out and Back

Very hilly

Open farmlands

Open tussock/grasslands

Open ridges/tops

Run Makeup

10%

90%

Easy Single Track

Moderate Single Track

Average Uphill Gradient: +22.3%

Average Downhill Gradient: -22.3%

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Estimated Times to Run

2:15

Slow

1:30

Moderate

1:00

Fast

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Guide

From the car park cross the fence at the stile and then follow the marked fenceline to stay on the easement across the farmers land. From here the trail pretty much just heads directly up the side of the hill on the well marked but quite rough trail till you gain the main ridge.

Here the gradient eases slightly but still remains challenging. Continue following the obvious trail up the main ridge and admire the 360 degree views as they are revealed. The ridge eases off for a section and then steepens again for one final push to the top.

Enjoy the views that rival Roy's Peak but without the crowds and then retutn the same way.

This trail includes the peak Peak Hill .

There are a couple of Interpretation panels along the way outlining the geographical and cultural history of the area.

If you know of any public toilets near the trail start or on the route, please login and then let us know so we can update this section.

Transport and parking:

Park in the flat area on the grass on the side of the road. There does not appear to be broken glass etc but this is fairly remote so not too many people around to keep and eye on your car. No public transport.

Distance from Lake Coleridge Village:

10 km

Driving time from Lake Coleridge Village:

16 minutes

Dog friendly:

Landowner permission required:

Navigation Rating:

Moderate.

Cellphone Coverage:

Very patchy.

Suggested Gear List:

Waterproof leggings, Thermal leggings, Lightweight fleece top, Long-sleeved thermal top, Seam-sealed waterproof jacket, Gloves, Beanie/thermal headwear, Personal Locator Beacon (PLB), Whistle, First aid kit, Extra food for emergencies, Cellphone, Map, Headtorch and spare batteries, Crampons / microspikes (for winter conditions), Gaiters