Last Updated: 21st Nov 2023
Arrowtown Gold
Last Updated: 21st Nov 2023
Open
Grunt Factor: 36
Gnarl Factor: 44
19.5km
1300m
1300m
1457m
Last Updated: 21st Nov 2023
Last Updated: 21st Nov 2023
Open
Grunt Factor: 36
Gnarl Factor: 44
19.5km
1300m
1300m
1457m
Front country - easily accessible
Loop
Very hilly
Open tussock/grasslands
Open ridges/tops
Farm Road / 4WD Track
Moderate Single Track
Average Uphill Gradient: +15.9%
Average Downhill Gradient: -14.3%
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5:00
Slow
3:45
Moderate
2:30
Fast
Cross the bridge which is behind the toilet and turn left and head up the 4WD track keeping right, cross the irrigation pipe and follow the single track. At the bridge take the right hand trail marked Sawpit Gully, here you start the hill climb. At about 2.8km you will come out of the bush and reach an intersection, here you take a left. If you look straight up you will see Brow Peak, that’s where you’re headed. Head straight up, once you get to the ridgeline turn left and head up to Brow Peak. Enjoy the view and then turn around and enjoy a sensational piece ridgeline running down to the Big Hill Saddle. Then follow the trail up over Big Hill and down the Hayes Creek track down to the Arrow River. Follow the river for a short way keeping an eye out for an orange marker, here you climb a bank out of the river and onto Macetown Rd where you turn right and head back to Arrowtown.
There is plenty of parking at the Chinese Village
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Moderate.
When you get to the Arrow River head downstream for a short period keeping an eye out for the orange marker. This is where you climb the bank up to the road.
Very patchy.
Thermal leggings, Short-sleeved thermal top, Long-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.
There is no available water
In winter there will be snow and ice
Arrowtown Bakery for a pie.
Buckingham St.
Great pies
Slow Cuts
Buckingham St
Great burger, smashed potatoes and craft beer
Fork and Tap
Buckingham St
A huge range of craft beers and good food.
Trail Legend
Fastest Known Times (FKTs)
Can be run in either direction
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This is a mission that should be well planned out and done in good conditions if possible with friends. We did it on a day that was clear until we got to Brow Peak and then it was foggy along the ridge line. Was still amazing in the moody conditions, but made the course more difficult. The descent via Hayes Creek can be slippery and overgrown in the best of times. Take caution when crossing the river and climbing the trail back up to Macetown Rd.
June 13, 2021
These overlap with this trail to some degree. You may wish to combine them but please note that to qualify for FKTs on these runs you should record a separate activity for each.
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