Last Updated: 21st Sep 2023
Submitted by Ian Buunk
Last Updated: 21st Sep 2023
Closed More info
Due to the weather event in August, Briggs and Davies roads are closed meaning there is no access to this track.
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Grunt Factor: 45
Gnarl Factor: 74
17.0km
1660m
1660m
1311m
Front country - easily accessible
Loop
Very hilly
Native bush
Open ridges/tops
Easy Single Track
Moderate Single Track
Technical Single Track
Average Uphill Gradient: +22.9%
Average Downhill Gradient: -22.9%
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6:00
Slow
4:30
Moderate
3:00
Fast
Follow the track from the carpark. At the large sign turn left to climb Mt Sunday (there is no real reason not to do it in the other direction). Follow the triangles through the forest as you climb, this section is more of a hike than a run. As you near the summit of Mt Sunday you will encounter several false summits which involve rock scrambling.
Descend to Sunday Bivouac (a good place to fill your water or have a snack). Easier travel along the ridge to Mt Riley. Descend through some rocks and then onto the track in the forest. Follow orange triangles until you get to the stream. Cross the stream and follow the track to your car.
On the ridge shortly after Mt Sunday is a 2 person Bivvy/Hut.
Gravel Road, Plenty of Parking, No Public Transport
29 km
29 minutes
Unknown
No
Hard.
There are a lot of animal tracks in the area, make sure you follow the orange triangles. SAR have rescued several people from this area
Patchy.
Thermal leggings, Long-sleeved thermal top, Windproof jacket, Gloves, Beanie/thermal headwear, Personal Locator Beacon (PLB), Whistle, First aid kit, Extra food for emergencies, Cellphone, Compass, Map.
There is very little water on the route. There is a water barrel about 5km in which may have water of questionable quality. The water at the hut is from the roof and seems good. Near the end you cross a nice stream.
The tops are exposed to the wind and get snow in winter, expect it to be hot in summer. These are mountains.
Roadhouse Cafe
Renwick
Its close and has good food
Fastest Known Times (FKTs)
You and Mt Sunday - Mt Riley Loop
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SB
Not much running to be done. I would recommend a clockwise approach otherwise the descent from Mt. Sunday would be dreadful on the knees. Quick mind you, if you could stay on your feet.
January 3, 2021
CK
Awesome trail with fun open forest to climb/descend though. View at the top are definitely worth the effort of getting up there. Even managed to spook a handful of goats
December 5, 2020
AP
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