Roy's PeakIntermediate
Submitted by Talei Hayward
Front country - easily accessible
Out and Back
Mountainous
Open farmlandsOpen tussock/grasslandsOpen ridges/tops
Intermediate
4:00 (Slow)
3:00 (Moderate)
2:00 (Fast)
-17.5%
+17.5%
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Description
The track is well sign-posted so navigation shouldn't cause any problems. It can be very, very busy in summer. It is not recommended during winter because of snow and ice. There is a toilet 200m from the carpark. There is no water available so take your own. Also, make sure you take a wind proof jacket and other warm clothing as, even in mid summer, the temperatures at the summit can be very low. In mid-Jan I had a jacket, woolly hat and gloves as well as full length leggings. It was freezing at the top! A good level of fitness is required as this is a challenging walk/run.
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Easy Single Track: 100%
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Overlapping Runs
The following trails overlap with this run 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 Strava activity for each
Wanaka Skyline Trail
Length: 23.40km
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Access
Roys Peak carpark is 6km from Wanaka township on the Mt Aspiring Road.
Parking is available at the Roys Peak Carpark. In January at 9am it was nearly impossible to find a park as this is a very popular trail. Get there early!
7 km
8 minutes
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Staying Safe
Easy.
Generally good.
Long-sleeved thermal top, Seam-sealed waterproof jacket, Windproof jacket, Gloves, Beanie/thermal headwear, Extra food for emergencies, Cellphone.
None
Track closed 1 October to 10 November for Lambing. Check with DOC Wanaka for track availablilty. Not recommended in winter due to snow and ice.
See other runs nearby:
Motatapu River Track
Ironside Hill
Rock Peak Track
Deans Bank Loop
Minaret Burn Track (short)
Wanaka Skyline Trail
Fern Burn Hut
Rocky Diamond
Upper Clutha River Loop
Rob Roy Glacier Track
Motatapu Track - Full Monty
Wanaka LRMI (Lake, River, Mt. Iron)
Rock of Ages
Run Rabbit Run
Isthmus Peak
Luggate to Albert Town
Cardrona to Meg Hut
Jack Hall's Saddle
Little Criffel from the Larches
Coal Crown Arrowtown
Mt Iron Loop
Liverpool Hut
Boundary Creek Track
Long Gully Loop
Hawea River Track
High on Hikuwai
French Ridge hut
Little Criffle A to B
