Last Updated: 21st Sep 2023

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Pelorus Loop Track

Blenheim, Marlborough

Submitted by Alex Radford

Last Updated: 21st Sep 2023

Intermediate - Experienced

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Grunt Factor: 81

Gnarl Factor: 70

40.0km

Length of run

2395m

Total Ascent

2370m

Total Descent

Driving Time

Driving Distance

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Type of Run

Front country - easily accessible

Loop

Undulating, some big hills

Native bush

Plantation/exotic forest

Riverside

Lakeside

Open farmlands

Open tussock/grasslands

Open ridges/tops

Run Makeup

10%

20%

70%

Easy Single Track

Moderate Single Track

Technical Single Track

Average Uphill Gradient: +11.6%

Average Downhill Gradient: -11.5%

Trailhead

Estimated Times to Run

8:00

Slow

6.5:00

Moderate

Fast

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Guide

Beginning at the car park run up to Maungatapu saddle up to the top of mount Maungatapu. Run along to Dew lakes then up Little Twin and Dun Mountain. There you will get to view the Dun Mountain emergency shelter.

Continue running to Rocks hut to Middy Hut and then to Captains Creek Hut. From Captain Creek hut run along and down and past the beautiful Emerald Pools. From the Emerald Pools run back to the car park.

Transport and parking:

Lots of parking available.

Distance from Blenheim:

76 km

Driving time from Blenheim:

95 minutes

Dog friendly:

Unknown

Landowner permission required:

Navigation Rating:

Moderate.

Navigation Tips:

Orange markers lead the whole way through.

Cellphone Coverage:

Non-existent.

Suggested Gear List:

Waterproof leggings, Thermal leggings, Seam-sealed waterproof jacket, Windproof jacket, Whistle, First aid kit, Extra food for emergencies, Survival blanket, Cellphone, Compass, Map, Headtorch and spare batteries, Crampons / microspikes (for winter conditions).

Availability of Water:

There is available water at Rock hut which is drinkable. The rest of the route look for small creeks which are available along the way. Ideally bring a filter.

Seasonality Issues:

Exposed to cold winds and snow

Pelorus Cafe
Pelorus Bridge

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