Last Updated: 21st Sep 2023
Deans Bank Loop
Last Updated: 21st Sep 2023
Open
Grunt Factor: 11
Gnarl Factor: 16
11.1km
180m
180m
344m
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Last Updated: 21st Sep 2023
Last Updated: 21st Sep 2023
Open
Grunt Factor: 11
Gnarl Factor: 16
11.1km
180m
180m
344m
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Urban fringe
Loop
Undulating, small hills only
Dog Friendly
Plantation/exotic forest
Riverside
Open tussock/grasslands
Other
Easy Single Track
Average Uphill Gradient: +6.6%
Average Downhill Gradient: -6.4%
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1:40
Slow
1:15
Moderate
0:50
Fast
This is a multi-use track that is shared with mountain bikers. For safety reasons all users are directed to travel in a clock-wise direction. The trail is well established and users are unlikely to get lost. If someone were to get off track it would be fairly straightforward to find it again.
Great vistas of surrounding mountains and of the Clutha River.
Parking is easy next to the track start. No public transport.
7 km
8 minutes
Yes
No
Easy.
Generally good.
Thermal leggings, Long-sleeved thermal top, Seam-sealed waterproof jacket, Gloves, Beanie/thermal headwear, Whistle, First aid kit, Extra food for emergencies, Cellphone, Map.
No water on the trail.
Track is in pretty good condition year round. Hot, dry summers and cold winters.
Ritual Cafe
47 Helwick Street, Wanaka
Best carrot cake in town.
Federal Diner
47 Helwick Street, Wanaka
Great coffee and eats. Best cheese scones in town.
Kai Whaka Pai cafe & bar
Cnr Helwick & Ardmore Streets
Cool place to hang out with a beer, watching the world go by.
Trail Legend
Fastest Known Times (FKTs)
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Really enjoyed this trail but accidentally acquired an extremely keen trail running dog along the way. Monty belongs to a house in Dublin Bay if this happens to anyone else 😂
January 4, 2022
Great little flattish loop track for days when you don’t want a big epic adventure. Lovely views along the way and a nice mix of forest and open tussock
September 14, 2020
One of my favourite local flatter trails. Very flowy in parts and generally not heavily populated with mountain bikers as you might assume there would be.
May 15, 2020
Very nice flowy single track that close to Wanaka with some nice views of the river and surrounding hills. A good combination with the Outlet track and Mt Roy to do a bigish loop from Wanaka. Mountain bikers seem to use the track a lot more than walkers/runners, so be aware of what is coming up behind and be courteous :)
March 8, 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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