Involution LoopIntermediate
Submitted by Pete Marshall
Intermediate
2:00 (Slow)
1:30 (Moderate)
1:00 (Fast)
-12.7%
+12.6%
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Description
From the carpark head up the road just before the quarry and take a right turn over the bridge. Avoid the right turn, this is where you will return from and run up the road about 500 meters until you get to the Involution track on the left. Run up the track to the top, take note there may be mountain bikers riding down. At the top is a small clearing with several tracks off, take the Widdershins track. Follow this track down and take in the amazing views to another clearing. You will now see a much wider track through some trees, this is the Barnicoat track. Run down this to the bottom to complete the loop. About 500 meters into the Barnicoat track you will see a left turn, take this short detour to a grassy field at the top for spectacular 360 degree views.
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Features of interest
Technical, steep uphill, rocky and roots and a couple stream crossings. Exposed single track with views. Smooth wide long downhill to finish.
Make Up of Run
Untracked / Route only: 0%
Technical Single Track: 35%
Moderate Single Track: 15%
Easy Single Track: 5%
Farm Road / 4WD Track: 40%
Gravel Road: 5%
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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
Boy Scout - Barnicoat
Length: 8.90km
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Access
Top of Marsden Valley Road just before the quarry.
Park at the carpark
9 km
14 minutes
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Staying Safe
Easy.
Generally good.
Thermal leggings, Long-sleeved thermal top, Seam-sealed waterproof jacket, Whistle, First aid kit, Extra food for emergencies, Cellphone, Map.
Couple stream crossings
Rocks and roots, muddy in places. Mountain bikes
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