Brow Peak and Big Hill, Otago, New Zealand - Trail Running Directory

Brow Peak and Big Hill

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Last Updated: 26th Nov 2025

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Grunt Factor: 39 ?

Gnarl Factor: 40 ?

19.0km

Length of run

1630m

Total Ascent

1630m

Total Descent

1456m

Highest point

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Driving Distance

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Trail Map

Type of Run

Front country - easily accessible

Loop

Undulating, some big hills

Dog Friendly

Native bush

Open tussock/grasslands

Open ridges/tops

Run Makeup

30%

10%

Farm Road / 4WD Track

Easy Single Track

Moderate Single Track

Untracked / Route only

Average Uphill Gradient: +17.20%

Average Downhill Gradient: -17.20%

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Estimated Times to Run

Not suitable

Slow

3:15

Moderate

2:15

Fast

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Guide

This takes in a good chunk of the final leg of all three of The WILD courses.

Most suitable for:
Intermediate level runners who are comfortable on technical terrain and exposed mountain ridges. Good fitness required.

Peaks to be bagged:
Brow Peak (1456m) and Big Hill (1137m)

Navigation:
Reasonably straightforward in clear visibility but tricky if the cloud is down over the ridges.

Trail Conditions:
Mostly easy to moderate single track and 4WD/farm track, but there is a good chunk of sketchy ridge travel following a vaguely poled route.

This trail includes the peaks Brow Peak and Big Hill .

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Transport and parking:

Plenty of parking.

Distance from Arrowtown:

0 km

Driving time from Arrowtown:

0 minutes

Dog friendly:

Yes

Landowner permission required:

Navigation Rating:

Moderate.

Navigation Tips:

Reasonably straightforward in clear visibility but tricky if the cloud is down over the ridges.

Cellphone Coverage:

Unknown.

Suggested Gear List:

Long-sleeved thermal top, Seam-sealed waterproof jacket, Beanie/thermal headwear, Whistle, First aid kit, Extra food for emergencies, Cellphone, Compass, Map

Availability of Water:

There is none until you have bagged both peaks and are on your way down from Big Hill saddle (stream in the beech forest). We recommend you set off with at least 2L.

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Connor Stead

has completed Brow Peak and Big Hill once in the last year.

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