Last Updated: 21st Sep 2023
Bluff Hill Loops
Last Updated: 21st Sep 2023
Open
Grunt Factor: 21
Gnarl Factor: 17
16.2km
745m
745m
280m
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Last Updated: 21st Sep 2023
Last Updated: 21st Sep 2023
Open
Grunt Factor: 21
Gnarl Factor: 17
16.2km
745m
745m
280m
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Urban fringe
Loop
Undulating, some big hills
Dog Friendly
Native bush
Coastal
Open tussock/grasslands
Volcanic
Farm Road / 4WD Track
Easy Single Track
Average Uphill Gradient: +10.5%
Average Downhill Gradient: -10.9%
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2:40
Slow
2:00
Moderate
1:20
Fast
Detailed map at Stirling Point. The distance quoted is running every track / part of track once in each direction: Start at Stirling Point - out Foveaux Walkway to lookout point - up Millenium Track to Bluff Hill summit for the first time - down Topuni Track - right onto Glory Track - left into Foveaux Walkway back to Stirling Point - up Topuni Track to summit for the second time - down Millenium Track - left onto Foveaux Walkway - left onto Glory Track - right down Topuni Track back to Stirling Point.
Island of native bush at the end of the highway, old extinct volcano, ruins of WWII installations, In winter you may spot Southern Right Whales from the coastal lookout
Tar sealed car park, often crowded at weekends
2 km
3 minutes
Yes
No
Easy.
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None, everything is well signposted
Patchy.
Waterproof leggings, Long-sleeved thermal top, Seam-sealed waterproof jacket, Beanie/thermal headwear, Whistle, First aid kit, Extra food for emergencies, Cellphone, Map.
Only at Stirling Point, none en route
Exposed to cold winds along coastal track to lookout and up the hill from there, rest in bush; parts can be slippery after rain or when frosty
None. Just a fun way to spend a few hours
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Fastest Known Times (FKTs)
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Trail is really well maintained, great views and a good mix of flat and hills. Quite a few stairs on both sides which I'm not a huge fan of but more than makes up for it. The Glory Track section has to be my favorite part.
December 7, 2020
Great warm up around the coast before the grunt up (love the stair section)! The best views of Rakiura on a clear day from the top. The Glory track helps to keep the heart rate up 👌
November 17, 2020
Ran this as a 10km by just doing two climbs, and you could do a 7km by just doing the outer loop. The bush and being by the sea is epic, this run has 100% got to be done when visiting the area. Get amongst it.
July 2, 2020
Great variety of gradients leading to impressive views. Runnable even when damp or windy out as plenty of natural shelter from the elements.
March 10, 2020
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