The Not WILD 50 Mile Course

This trail includes the peaks Mount Dewar, Vanguard Peak and Brow Peak.

Transport and parking:

Plenty of parking.

Distance from Arrowtown:

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Driving time from Arrowtown:

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Dog friendly:

Unknown

Landowner permission required:

No

Navigation Rating:

Moderate.

Navigation Tips:

Reasonably straightforward in clear visibility but very tricky if the cloud is down over the ridges. Finding the high river route down the Arrow River can also be tricky due to spring growth obscuring the marker poles, but the main 4WD road is an easy alternative if you don’t mind wet feet (lots of shallow river crossings)

Cellphone Coverage:

Unknown.

Suggested Gear List:

Waterproof leggings, Thermal leggings, Lightweight fleece 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, Survival bag, Cellphone, Compass, Map, Headtorch and spare batteries

Availability of Water:

There is limited drinking water on the route. We recommend setting off with at least 2 litres of fluid and topping up at Coronet Peak Ski Area, Greengate Hut (stream crossing), Deep Creek, Vanguard Hut and Soho Creek. There may be clean running water in a few other spots too – use your own judgement!

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