Last Updated: 21st Sep 2023
Flagstaff Swampy Circuit
Last Updated: 21st Sep 2023
Open
Grunt Factor: 17
Gnarl Factor: 12
14.7km
640m
660m
740m
Login as a VIP to see driving directions, distance and time.
Last Updated: 21st Sep 2023
Last Updated: 21st Sep 2023
Open
Grunt Factor: 17
Gnarl Factor: 12
14.7km
640m
660m
740m
Login as a VIP to see driving directions, distance and time.
Urban fringe
Loop
Undulating, some big hills
Dog Friendly
Native bush
Plantation/exotic forest
Open tussock/grasslands
Open ridges/tops
Gravel Road
Farm Road / 4WD Track
Easy Single Track
Average Uphill Gradient: +8.7%
Average Downhill Gradient: -9.6%
Login as a VIP to see the trailhead information.
2:15
Slow
1:45
Moderate
1:15
Fast
From the Bullring carpark head west and continue down Flagstaff-Whare Flat Rd. This is a 2.6km descent down a forestry road, nice and fast to warm the legs up. At the junction at the bottom head right up Rollinsons Rd and you are straight into a 5km easy ascent to Swampy Summit. Take your time there are great views and other trails to explore off this if you choose.
When you hit Swampy Summit you will follow the ridge along for about 1.5km, before bearing right and following the signs to Flagstaff. The track becomes more technical here. You will have a few ups and downs for 1.9km before you come to a track junction. Turn right at the sign that says Flagstaff Summit and head up hill rolling over the first hill before climbing to the summit. Great views from Flagstaff. Now it is an easy meander down to the car park.
Great accessible run from Dunedin. Great views over the city and down over the Tairei Plains.
Lots of parking
8 km
14 minutes
Yes
No
Moderate.
Make navigation of this route super-easy by using the Capra app on your phone. View on Capra .
Pretty easy. The track is narrow and the tussocks can hide the track between Swampy and Flagstaff. Can easily come off it at night. Easy to find though. Also watch the fog in winter, it can come in fast.
Generally good.
Short-sleeved thermal top, Whistle, First aid kit, Extra food for emergencies, Cellphone, Map.
There are streams, but not sure on quality.
Can be muddy between Swampy and Flagstaff
Fog in winter, if it is going to be foggy use a watch with a bread crumb.
Trail Legend
Fastest Known Times (FKTs)
You and Flagstaff Swampy Circuit
As a VIP member you can record private notes for this trail, see all of your times and more.
Already have an account? Login now
Nice track for a regular hill run. Spectacular views over Dunedin when the weather cooperates!
January 19, 2020
These overlap with this trail to some degree. You may wish to combine them but please note that to qualify for FKTs on these runs you should record a separate activity for each.
The Wild Things Trail Directory is proudly supported by 
Send to your phone
Scan the below QR code to open this trail on your phone.
Tip: position the QR code in your phone camera screen.
