Last Updated: 21st Sep 2023

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Gunn It!

Waimate, Canterbury

Last Updated: 21st Sep 2023

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Grunt Factor: 8

Gnarl Factor: 23

4.7km

Length of run

200m

Total Ascent

195m

Total Descent

371m

Highest point

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Type of Run

Front country - easily accessible

Combo

Undulating, small hills only

Native bush

Riverside

Run Makeup

85%

10%

Easy Single Track

Moderate Single Track

Technical Single Track

Average Uphill Gradient: +7.9%

Average Downhill Gradient: -7.7%

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Estimated Times to Run

1:10

Slow

0:40

Moderate

0:30

Fast

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Guide

This is a very straightforward trail with no off-shoots. Follow the trail, gradually climbing along the stream for about 1.5km, at the trail split you can go left or right as the section loops back to here.

This is beautiful native bush running, often on a base of lovely moss.

Amazing moss ('carpet') on the early sections of the trail. many large Kotukutuku (tree Fuchsia), the largest Fuchsia in the world and one of very few native deciduous trees. Consequently there are bellbirds and stitchbirds around, although you will only hear them and rarely see them.

Transport and parking:

There is a reasonable size parking area.

Distance from Waimate:

12 km

Driving time from Waimate:

12 minutes

Dog friendly:

Unknown

Landowner permission required:

Navigation Rating:

Easy.

Cellphone Coverage:

Generally good.

Suggested Gear List:

Long-sleeved thermal top, Seam-sealed waterproof jacket, Personal Locator Beacon (PLB), Whistle, First aid kit, Extra food for emergencies, Survival bag, Cellphone, Map.

Availability of Water:

Several streams and streamlets throughout the run.

Seasonality Issues:

Mud could be an issue in winter or after very heavy rain, also the stream could be an issue after heavy rain.

Hazards:

Slippery in places and a couple of short trail sections that require care.

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Andrew Baade

has completed Gunn It! 5 times in the last year.

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