Last Updated: 3rd Aug 2024
A Full Chalice
Submitted by Mike Tennent
Last Updated: 3rd Aug 2024
Open
Grunt Factor: 28 ?
Gnarl Factor: 41 ?
11.6km
590m
590m
1166m
Last Updated: 3rd Aug 2024
Submitted by Mike Tennent
Last Updated: 3rd Aug 2024
Open
Grunt Factor: 28 ?
Gnarl Factor: 41 ?
11.6km
590m
590m
1166m
Back country - remote
Combo
Undulating, some big hills
With permit
Native bush
Plantation/exotic forest
Riverside
Lakeside
Open tussock/grasslands
Easy Single Track
Moderate Single Track
Technical Single Track
Average Uphill Gradient: +7.0%
Average Downhill Gradient: -7.9%
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3:20
Slow
2:30
Moderate
1:50
Fast
From the carpark it is well signed. Head on to the trail and start your downhill. You will drop a little over 400m in 2.5km roughly so enjoy, because coming back up is less fun.
When you get to the bottom, check in at the hut, fill out the book with your intentions and head off clockwise around the lake. The trail around the lake is well formed for the most part, though there are a few technical sections. A couple of trails intersect as you go, but the round the lake route is clearly marked.
Once you have completed the loop, got some good pics. Fill your drink bottle at the waterfall at the bottom of the climb out, then you slog your way back to the car.
Cool High Country lake and probably the largest downhill you have started a run with.
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Plenty of room to park.
64 km
75 minutes
With Permit
No
Easy.
Just read the signs
Non-existent.
Waterproof leggings, Long-sleeved thermal top, Seam-sealed waterproof jacket, Gloves, Beanie/thermal headwear, Personal Locator Beacon (PLB), Whistle, First aid kit, Extra food for emergencies, Survival bag, Cellphone, Map, Headtorch and spare batteries
A whole lake at the bottom, lots of feeder streams as you go around and several streamlets on the way back up the hill when you really need them!
This is very high up, I would imagine it gets snow and very cold in winter. You wouldn't take the road in without a 4wd and chains and lots of experience in winter.
A few scree and technical areas around the lake that require a bit of care.
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