Last Updated: 21st Sep 2023
Alex to Clyde... And Back!
Last Updated: 21st Sep 2023
Open
Grunt Factor: 20 ?
Gnarl Factor: 11 ?
24.0km
100m
100m
132m
Last Updated: 21st Sep 2023
Last Updated: 21st Sep 2023
Open
Grunt Factor: 20 ?
Gnarl Factor: 11 ?
24.0km
100m
100m
132m
Front country - easily accessible
Out and Back
Undulating, small hills only
Native bush
Riverside
Easy Single Track
Average Uphill Gradient: +1.7%
Average Downhill Gradient: -1.7%
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3:00
Slow
2:20
Moderate
1:40
Fast
This is a very straight forward run, starting at the carpark on Earnscleugh Road, head west along the trail, and always stick to the river, the track is well signed and there are km markers along the way. It undulates the entire way through to the Clyde Bridge at the other end and offers many stunning views of the river, especially on a frosty winter morning which was when I ran it - and would highly recommend anyone to run at this time!
There are a couple of options here, you could do the out and back as I have (24km), or get someone to meet you in Clyde for a coffee if you only fancy the 12km.
The trail runs alongside the river through the historic Earnscleugh Tailings. During the 1900's this area was extensively dredged and tons of gold was removed from the area.
There are many mining relics remaining along the trail to admire!
Parking available, track map is clearly displayed.
34 km
25 minutes
Unknown
No
Easy.
Generally good.
Thermal leggings, Long-sleeved thermal top, Seam-sealed waterproof jacket, Windproof jacket, Gloves, Beanie/thermal headwear, Whistle, First aid kit, Extra food for emergencies, Cellphone
Carry your own water with you,
Could get muddy in heavy rain.
Watch for river levels during high rain, and falling branches in high winds!
The Courthouse Cafe
8 Centennial Ave, Alexandra
https://www.facebook.com/The-Courthouse-Cafe-144456498934437/?fref=ts
Great food, great coffee!!! a wee drive/recovery walk from the trail-head but totally worth it!
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GE
Nice easy trail, but the scenery is much the same from any part of the trail. Good training run.
May 6, 2020
AG
Just did one-way Clyde to Alex. A nice relaxing run with plenty of cover and enough variation to keep it interesting.
March 11, 2020
A relaxing and scenic run alongside the river. Nice and shaded for those hot Central days. Well worth ticking off even if you're just passing through. Easily accessible from "downtown" Alexandra.
May 26, 2018
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