Last Updated: 21st Sep 2023
Last Updated: 21st Sep 2023
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Closed until mid 2024 due to forestry operations.
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Grunt Factor: 11
Gnarl Factor: 15
8.1km
325m
325m
355m
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Front country - easily accessible
Loop
Very hilly
Dog Friendly
Other
Farm Road / 4WD Track
Easy Single Track
Average Uphill Gradient: +9.5%
Average Downhill Gradient: -10.5%
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1:20
Slow
1:05
Moderate
0:50
Fast
This is a working forest with public access allowed. Numerous mountain bike tracks which can be run in addition to what is on this route but do not run on the downhill tracks (these are marked) for safety reasons, as well as 4WD/gravel roads that can be used - also can be used as alternate route to get into the Tararua Ranges. Popular local track for dog walking, mountain biking and running. No vehicular access to the public. Average gradient is around 12% for the climb but the ridge is undulating and the lookout (about 1.5km to the left at the top) is worth a look. Trig station is to the right at the top.
Working forest
Car park to side of entry
4 km
7 minutes
Yes
No
Easy.
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Patchy.
Seam-sealed waterproof jacket, Beanie/thermal headwear, Whistle, First aid kit, Extra food for emergencies, Cellphone, Map, Headtorch and spare batteries.
Nil
Can be boggy/slippery after rain, also can be trees blown over in strong winds
Focal Point Levin
Levin Mall
Good coffee
Fastest Known Times (FKTs)
You and Levin Trig
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Great run. Went up the trail and then onto the Lookout and then back to the trig and down the road. No views as we were up in the clouds.
November 14, 2021
WW
Have only done this in the dark as part of the moonlight night runs but thoroughly enjoy it.. great climb
January 17, 2020
While I had quite a bit of trouble figuring out where to go with this trail, in the end I am pretty sure I ran most of the trail in the guide plus some other wonderful single-trail and a bit of forestry road for good measure. All of the uphill single trail is runnable as it is designed for mtb's to ride up. I ventured further up the road at the start while exploring and found a nice unmarked trail that lead around the outside and down to the bottom... so all in all a fun afternoon in the heat.
January 18, 2018
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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