Last Updated: 21st Sep 2023
Liverpool Hut
Last Updated: 21st Sep 2023
Open
Grunt Factor: 38 ?
Gnarl Factor: 21 ?
33.0km
1270m
1270m
1150m
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Last Updated: 21st Sep 2023
Last Updated: 21st Sep 2023
Open
Grunt Factor: 38 ?
Gnarl Factor: 21 ?
33.0km
1270m
1270m
1150m
Front country - easily accessible
Out and Back
Very hilly
Native bush
Riverside
Open farmlands
Open tussock/grasslands
Open ridges/tops
Farm Road / 4WD Track
Easy Single Track
Moderate Single Track
Technical Single Track
Average Uphill Gradient: +8.5%
Average Downhill Gradient: -8.5%
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7:00
Slow
5:30
Moderate
4:30
Fast
Start at Raspberry Creek carpark (toilet and water there).
First 10km mainly passes over grassed flats with a few small bluffs (leave farm gates as you find them). Beyond Aspiring hut track enters to the bush for 3.5km. You will cross several bridges. There is a large grassy area called Shovel Flat. Enjoy the view of waterfalls around. This is avalanche terrain during the winter, so take extra care. Liverpool Hut track starts just after crossing the swing bridge. It is steep, slippery, (icy in the winter - carry at least basic crampons during the winter) and dangerous ascent so take extra care. Above the bush line when Liverpool Hut is visible still follow the track (orange poles). Take rest there and go back.
Stunning views of Mt Aspirin and the Matukituki Valley from Liverpool Hut
Plenty of parking, a few local companies run transport from Wanaka. for example KT Sightseeing 0800 458 744.
64 km
50 minutes
Unknown
No
Moderate.
Non-existent.
Waterproof leggings, Thermal leggings, Short-sleeved thermal top, Long-sleeved thermal top, Seam-sealed waterproof jacket, Windproof jacket, Gloves, Beanie/thermal headwear, Whistle, First aid kit, Extra food for emergencies, Survival blanket, Cellphone, Map, Headtorch and spare batteries, Crampons / microspikes (for winter conditions)
Aspiring hut, Liverpool hut, few creeks beyond the Aspiring hut (no sheep and cows there).
The track passes avalanche terrain between Aspiring hut and the intersection with Liverpool Track (check www.avalanche.net.nz between May and November). I also highly recommend taking at least really basic crampons for the last section the way to Liverpool Hut in the winter. It is usually icy and dangerous.
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Fastest Known Times (FKTs)
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Long river valley run in, a short, sharp climb to the hut. The views are so worth it
February 22, 2022
MT
There is the option to stay at Aspiring hut a use it as a base for your runs, as I did in the past... There are numerous options. French Ridge hut, Dart Hut, Shotover saddle, Cascade saddle, Mt. Tyndall (for very experienced - you need ice axe, crampons) Liverpool hut, upper valley... I am going to release some of these trails after winter.
July 27, 2019
STUNNING run. Hard yakka getting up to Liverpool Hut but so worth it for the views. Sweet trail in the valley too. A total MUST DO!
July 21, 2019
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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