Last Updated: 16th Nov 2023

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The Beast of Beetham

Arrowtown, Otago

Submitted by Rob Bathgate

Last Updated: 16th Nov 2023

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Grunt Factor: 17 ?

Gnarl Factor: 35 ?

9.8km

Length of run

660m

Total Ascent

660m

Total Descent

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Type of Run

Urban fringe

Loop

Undulating, small hills only

Native bush

Open tussock/grasslands

Run Makeup

10%

20%

40%

10%

20%

Gravel Road

Farm Road / 4WD Track

Easy Single Track

Moderate Single Track

Technical Single Track

Average Uphill Gradient: +13.5%

Average Downhill Gradient: -13.5%

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Estimated Times to Run

2:00

Slow

1:30

Moderate

0:50

Fast

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Guide

This is pretty much the same route as we will use for the Beast of Beetham Time Trial on Sunday afternoon. Feel free to check it out ahead of time if you want to see what you’re in for. It is truly a beast!

Most suitable for:
Anyone who loves a good short, sharp heart-thumping hill climb and steep, technical descent. A good level of fitness and strong ankles are required.

Peaks to be bagged:
Mt Beetham 929m

Trail Conditions:
A mix of easy single track, 4WD track, steep technical terrain, a wee bit of gravel road, and some cruisy riverside trail to finish.

This trail includes the peak Mount Beetham.

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Transport and parking:

Plenty of parking.

Distance from Arrowtown:

0 km

Driving time from Arrowtown:

0 minutes

Dog friendly:

Unknown

Landowner permission required:

Navigation Rating:

Easy.

Cellphone Coverage:

Unknown.

Suggested Gear List:

Whistle, First aid kit, Extra food for emergencies, Cellphone, Map

Availability of Water:

None

Seasonality Issues:

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Casey Hemingway

has completed The Beast of Beetham once in the last year.

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