Last Updated: 21st Sep 2023
Mt Somers Woolshed Loop
Submitted by Jo ONeill
Last Updated: 21st Sep 2023
Open
Grunt Factor: 31
Gnarl Factor: 73
14.7km
900m
900m
1136m
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Last Updated: 21st Sep 2023
Submitted by Jo ONeill
Last Updated: 21st Sep 2023
Open
Grunt Factor: 31
Gnarl Factor: 73
14.7km
900m
900m
1136m
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Front country - easily accessible
Loop
Very hilly
Native bush
Plantation/exotic forest
Open tussock/grasslands
Open ridges/tops
Easy Single Track
Moderate Single Track
Technical Single Track
Average Uphill Gradient: +13.9%
Average Downhill Gradient: -15.5%
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5:00
Slow
3:30
Moderate
2:30
Fast
Leave from Woolshed carpark on the Cool Mine route, arrive after steep climb at the Woolshed Hut, cross river and enjoy short walk further up to Water caves, then backtrack and follow signs to South Face. Again climb to reach the saddle, then down past the bus stop (!!!) onto the Rhyolite Ridge and the steep decline back to Woolshed carpark.
Old Coal mine, Woolshed DoC hut, Water caves, Swing bridge, amazing views
Good car parking with Toilets
45 km
36 minutes
Unknown
No
Moderate.
Make navigation of this route super-easy by using the Capra app on your phone. View on Capra .
Always look for the next Orange tipped standard to make sure you are on the track, be aware of the weather and do not attempt in fog/low cloud if not been before
Very patchy.
Thermal leggings, Lightweight fleece top, Short-sleeved thermal top, Long-sleeved thermal top, Seam-sealed waterproof jacket, Windproof jacket, Gloves, Beanie/thermal headwear, Whistle, First aid kit, Extra food for emergencies, Cellphone, Compass, Map, Crampons / microspikes (for winter conditions), Gaiters.
You can drink from the flowing rivers by hut and along track no problem i would carry 1litre water with you at all times
Not recommended in winter months - ok during spring and autumn check with DOC staff before hand if worried - weather can come in very fast so be prepared
Normal tree roots and rocks etc constant on the track
Stavely Cafe or Mayfield/Methven depending on your direction
Lovely track with amazing views
Trail Legend
Fastest Known Times (FKTs)
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Great loop. So much variety; easy runnable to pretty technical trail, with punchy climbs, hectic descents, and some lovely flow. Views are great.
September 4
Loved this run. What epic views on a clear day. Awesome swimming spots too. Strava did record the run as 12.9km with 820m vert - which included detours to the emerald pools and the waterfall on the way up to the bus stop. Would definitely do again.
April 27
Wow the views are amazing. great mix of easy, medium and technical trail with some grunty climbs and descents. All in all a great morning out in the wild.
August 30, 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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