Last Updated: 21st Sep 2023

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Chalkies Loop

Dunedin, Otago

Last Updated: 21st Sep 2023

Intermediate

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Grunt Factor: 14

Gnarl Factor: 56

6.1km

Length of run

435m

Total Ascent

440m

Total Descent

520m

Highest point

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Type of Run

Front country - easily accessible

Loop

Very hilly

Dog Friendly

Native bush

Plantation/exotic forest

Run Makeup

20%

40%

Gravel Road

Moderate Single Track

Technical Single Track

Average Uphill Gradient: +14.2%

Average Downhill Gradient: -14.2%

Trailhead

Estimated Times to Run

2:00

Slow

1:30

Moderate

1:00

Fast

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Guide

From the carpark run about 1km back down Silverstream Valley Rd till you see a sign for the track to Powder Hill going up on the right. Follow this up and turn right where it joins a track through some plantation. Continue up about 500m until a track goes to the right to Powder Hill trig. Near the trig there is a turn off down the hill again for Chalkies track and the limestone cliffs. Follow this down to Silverstream to join the 4WD by the Silver stream fords. Turn right and come back to the car park.

Some interesting chalk (limetone) cliffs.

Distance from Dunedin:

15 km

Driving time from Dunedin:

20 minutes

Dog friendly:

Yes

Landowner permission required:

Navigation Rating:

Easy.

Cellphone Coverage:

Generally good.

Suggested Gear List:

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

Availability of Water:

No water

Seasonality Issues:

Can be cold with poor visibility up top.

Inch Bar
8 Bank St
Good beer on tap

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