Last Updated: 12th Nov 2023
Pineapple and Flagstaff
Last Updated: 12th Nov 2023
Open
Grunt Factor: 12
Gnarl Factor: 28
7.6km
500m
500m
668m
Last Updated: 12th Nov 2023
Last Updated: 12th Nov 2023
Open
Grunt Factor: 12
Gnarl Factor: 28
7.6km
500m
500m
668m
Urban
Out and Back
Very hilly
Dog Friendly
Native bush
Open tussock/grasslands
Open ridges/tops
Gravel Road
Easy Single Track
Moderate Single Track
Technical Single Track
Average Uphill Gradient: +14.0%
Average Downhill Gradient: -13.9%
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1:15
Slow
1:00
Moderate
0:45
Fast
Starting at the base of the hill, Tanner Rd, follow the well marked track up the hill. It heads up past a water fountain (handy spot to fill up if you are planning on going further afield). You then pass by the Water Treatment station (to the hight hand side of the buildings) and head in a lovely section of native bush. You wind your way up through this and then break out onto the open areas. Continue heading forward until you reach the junction signpost where you can also head to Swampy Summit if you choose. Take a left here and head towards Flagstaff as you wind around the closest hill. Continue on, you know you've reached Flagstaff when you reach the plaque/survey mark at the top. Then it's a nice gentle meander back down, or a blistering quad-smashing speed back down, either way will get you back to your car.
360 degree panoramic views of surrounding countryside - which is well worth a look!
Parking available in the streets around the starting location.
6 km
13 minutes
Yes
No
Easy.
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Perfect throughout.
Long-sleeved thermal top, Windproof jacket, Gloves, Beanie/thermal headwear, Whistle, First aid kit, Extra food for emergencies, Cellphone, Map.
Water fountain near the bottom of the track, none higher up.
Can be rather windy and chilly up on top, with snow at times during winter. Pack windproof clothing.
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Fastest Known Times (FKTs)
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Steep Dunedin hills. I did this on a beautiful day with no wind and clear skies. Amazing views from the top. Well worth the effort. Well maintained trail.
April 16, 2021
I was lucky and choose the only hill not in clouds the day went up. Great views of the city
May 4, 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.
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