Crosbies Hut via Karaka Track Intermediate - Experienced
Submitted by Jacki Mayne-Davis
Intermediate - Experienced
6:00 (Slow)
4:30 (Moderate)
3:00 (Fast)
-10.3%
+10.3%
May close if Kauri disease outbreak or track in disrepair - check before running.
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Description
Strictly follow all signs to Crosbies Hut, then back again to Thames via Karaka Track. There are lots of track options along the way, but DOC has put a great deal of work into clearly signposting the way (provided you stop and read the signposts properly!)
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Features of interest
Lovely views across Kauaeranga Valley (track winds around mountain so you get views both sides). Crosbies Hut is a lovely modern hut to stay overnight (bookings required), there are also 4 chipbark tent spots if you prefer camping.
Make Up of Run
Untracked / Route only: 0%
Technical Single Track: 40%
Moderate Single Track: 40%
Easy Single Track: 20%
Farm Road / 4WD Track: 0%
Gravel Road: 0%
Sealed Road: 0%
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Access
End of Karaka Road in Thames Township (after Thames Hospital). There is a big DOC sign that lists all the destination options from Karaka Track, including Crosbies Hut (12.9km).
Limited parking at start of Karaka Track. Better off parking further back in town, towards hospital or along Karaka Road.
2 km
5 minutes
No
No
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Staying Safe
Hard.
Follow every signpost up to Crosbies Hut, then every signpost back to Thames (only signpost closest to town lists Karaka Track -- as Karaka Junction). If you end up on Waiotahi Track (which is a nicer 4WD track anyway) you'll end up in Thames just north of Karaka Track entrance.
Patchy.
Lightweight fleece top, Long-sleeved thermal top, Seam-sealed waterproof jacket, Gloves, Beanie/thermal headwear, Personal Locator Beacon (PLB), Whistle, First aid kit, Extra food for emergencies, Survival blanket, Cellphone, Map, Headtorch and spare batteries.
A couple of freshwater springs at beginning of track, then nothing until Crosbies Hut.
Coromandel floods easily, and roads often close in bad weather.
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Post run indulgence
Cafe Melbourne
715 Pollen St Thames
Tasty brunch/lunch options. Spacious cafe in case you're sweaty.Grahamstown Bar and Diner
700 Pollen St
Great for later-in-the-day refuelling (lunch/dinner). -
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