Last Updated: 13th Feb 2024

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Devils Creek Bendigo

Devils Creek

Devils Creek Track

Northburn, Otago

Submitted by Sierra Alef-Defoe

Last Updated: 13th Feb 2024

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Grunt Factor: 23 ?

Gnarl Factor: 14 ?

15.0km

Length of run

975m

Total Ascent

975m

Total Descent

Driving Time

Driving Distance

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Type of Run

Front country - easily accessible

Out and Back

Very hilly

Lakeside

Open tussock/grasslands

Open ridges/tops

Run Makeup

90%

10%

Farm Road / 4WD Track

Easy Single Track

Average Uphill Gradient: +13.0%

Average Downhill Gradient: -13.0%

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Estimated Times to Run

3:00

Slow

2:30

Moderate

Fast

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This steep track starts at the edge of Lake Dunstan and follows a farm-road-style track up through the rock formations to the Bendigo Conservation Area boundary.

Great elevation gain on easy terrain, with views of Lake Dunstan and the Pisa Range. Keen peak baggers can use it to access Mt Kinaki and Mt Apiti. Typical Central Otago, it can be hot and dry up there; very exposed and no water sources. The area is teeming with goats!

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Transport and parking:

Small carpark on the side of highway fits ~5 vehicles.

Distance from Northburn:

3 km

Driving time from Northburn:

2 minutes

Dog friendly:

Landowner permission required:

Navigation Rating:

Easy.

Cellphone Coverage:

Generally good.

Suggested Gear List:

Windproof jacket, Personal Locator Beacon (PLB), Whistle, First aid kit, Extra food for emergencies, Cellphone, Map

Availability of Water:

No water sources available.

Seasonality Issues:

Hot, dry, and exposed in summer. Cold and exposed (could have snow at times) in winter.

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