Last Updated: 9th Mar 2024
Hawea River Track
Last Updated: 9th Mar 2024
Open
Grunt Factor: 16 ?
Gnarl Factor: 2 ?
20.9km
175m
175m
350m
Last Updated: 9th Mar 2024
Last Updated: 9th Mar 2024
Open
Grunt Factor: 16 ?
Gnarl Factor: 2 ?
20.9km
175m
175m
350m
Urban fringe
Out and Back
Totally/mostly flat
Dog Friendly
Riverside
Open farmlands
Farm Road / 4WD Track
Easy Single Track
Average Uphill Gradient: +1.4%
Average Downhill Gradient: -1.4%
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3:00
Slow
2:15
Moderate
1:30
Fast
Cross Hawea swing bridge and follow a really well-formed track. During the first few kilometers, you will pass a few DOC signs, so make sure you chose the right direction (Lake Hawea). There is no other navigation issue. After 5km you will cross the main road, so be careful and continue until you are confronted bt the Lake Hawea Dam. The trail then takes a sharp dogleg right up the hill to a gate at the main road. No need to run into Lake Hawea township, just turn round and head back the way you came.
This place can be very windy so make sure you carry an extra layer to put on. Return back the same way.
The trail is great for beginners or someone who wants get a flattish, fast run. DO NOT USE HEADPHONES!!! There are many bikers and cyclist on this trail and they go really fast. You do not want to be hit by someone. The trail is good for a night run with torch too.
Enough parking spots
8 km
9 minutes
Yes
No
Easy.
During the first few kilometers, you will pass a few DOC signs, so make sure you chose the right direction (Lake Hawea).
Generally good.
Short-sleeved thermal top, Windproof jacket, Gloves, Beanie/thermal headwear, Whistle, First aid kit, Extra food for emergencies, Cellphone, Map
Bring it with you
Could be windy.
Other trail users (bikers, dogs....)
Trail Legend
Fastest Known Times (FKTs)
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Nice river run, hard to get lost. A bit flat for me to be honest but nice turn around point at hawea
June 9, 2020
A good leg stretch if you like flatter runs - I don't, but the riverside trail is nice and the views roundabouts fantastic.
August 8, 2019
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