Lowburn to Deep Creek, Otago, New Zealand - Trail Running Directory

Lowburn to Deep Creek

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Last Updated: 11th Sep 2026

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Grunt Factor: 32 ?

Gnarl Factor: 29 ?

19.2km

Length of run

1230m

Total Ascent

1230m

Total Descent

1347m

Highest point

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Driving Distance

Directions to start

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Trail Map

Type of Run

Front country - easily accessible

Out and Back

Mountainous

Open farmlands

Open tussock/grasslands

Open ridges/tops

Run Makeup

80%

15%

Farm Road / 4WD Track

Moderate Single Track

Untracked / Route only

Average Uphill Gradient: +13.70%

Average Downhill Gradient: -13.70%

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Estimated Times to Run

4:30

Slow

3:30

Moderate

2:30

Fast

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Guide

Starting at the road, follow the orange marker poles through the bottom paddocks. Head up the first wee hill via the farm track and then drop down to Low Burn via the poled route. Cross the creek and then take a right hand turn. Follow this farm track for the next 4ish kilometers. There is the occasional orange marker to keep you on route. The farm track then switches to some sweet single track as you sidle along the hillside. You will be heading along underneath and then around Castle Rock (not on topo, but looks like a castle). You are then following the poles/fence line up to the tops where you will meet the main Pisa Range 4WD track. Follow this and the markers heading left down to the Deep Creek Hut.

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Transport and parking:

No dedicated parking spots. Park on road shoulder. Fairly secluded rural road.

Distance from Cromwell:

9 km

Driving time from Cromwell:

9 minutes

Dog friendly:

Unknown

Landowner permission required:

Yes
Name: Lowburn Station

Navigation Rating:

Easy.

Cellphone Coverage:

Generally good.

Suggested Gear List:

Waterproof leggings, Seam-sealed waterproof jacket, Beanie/thermal headwear, Whistle, First aid kit, Extra food for emergencies, Survival bag, Cellphone, Map

Availability of Water:

Some creeks which are fine to drink out of up on the hillside.

Seasonality Issues:

Very exposed, so rug up warm. Be prepared to turn back as can be particularly nasty up on top and can change quickly.

Use your judgement:

The information provided is a guide only. Conditions, access and hazards can change, so use your own judgement and check current local information before heading out. Make sure the route or location is suitable for your experience, fitness and equipment, and check any access restrictions or permissions that may apply.

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