Last Updated: 21st Sep 2023
Pelorus to Rocks return
Submitted by Dave Hall
Last Updated: 21st Sep 2023
Open
Grunt Factor: 64 ?
Gnarl Factor: 40 ?
35.2km
1790m
1790m
817m
Last Updated: 21st Sep 2023
Submitted by Dave Hall
Last Updated: 21st Sep 2023
Open
Grunt Factor: 64 ?
Gnarl Factor: 40 ?
35.2km
1790m
1790m
817m
Back country - remote
Out and Back
Very hilly
Native bush
Riverside
Easy Single Track
Moderate Single Track
Technical Single Track
Average Uphill Gradient: +10.7%
Average Downhill Gradient: -11.0%
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9.00:00
Slow
7.30:00
Moderate
5.00
Fast
From the road end follow the Pelorus Track (part of the Te Araroa Trail) past Captain Creek Hut to Middy Creek Hut. Cross the river on the bridge and start the long grunt uphill through bush to Rocks Hut. Stop at Rocks Hut for a well earned break & then retrace your steps back to the car.
The Pelorus river is beautiful with some of the clearest water in the World. I believe some of the Lord of the Rings scenes were shot in this valley.
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There is parking at the road end for multiple cars
23 km
35 minutes
Unknown
No
Easy.
Non-existent.
Short-sleeved thermal top, Seam-sealed waterproof jacket, Gloves, Beanie/thermal headwear, Personal Locator Beacon (PLB), Whistle, First aid kit, Extra food for emergencies, Cellphone, Map
You follow the Pelorus River for the majority of the run, so water is ample. After leaving Middy Hut going to Rocks Hut there is no water, so ensure you fill up at the bottom of the long grunt up hill.
The track is pretty good year round. There are lots of roots & the odd rock to climb over so can get a little slippery
There are a lot of wasps in this area over summer.
Pelorus Bridge Cafe
Pelorus
Good pies & cold drinks after a long run
Fastest Known Times (FKTs)
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