Croesus CrossingIntermediate
Submitted by Ben Aynsley
Back country - remote
Point to Point (one way)
Mountainous
Native bushOpen ridges/tops
Intermediate
5:00 (Slow)
3:45 (Moderate)
2:40 (Fast)
-12.1%
+15.9%
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Description
The best way to run the Creosus Crossing is from Barrytown to Blackball. The track enters the bush just above sea level right next to the road and the first 3km is a steady gradient to approx 400m. From there it's steep up to the bushline and beyond where you cross through the saddle next to Mt Ryall at 1100m and 8km into the run.
The next 5km is undulating across the tops on the most technical part of the trail till you reach the turn off to Creosus Knob. The side trip up the knob adds 30minutes but on a fine day takes in brilliant views of the coastline and the Mt Watson ridge trail. The track from the junction has been upgraded and its only 2 km from here to the Hut. From the hut its 10km of mainly downhill to the end of the single track where you pop out at the carpark. The traditional race route which this guide follows takes you in to Blackball along the gravel road - approximately 6km of mainly downhill. This will keep your support crew happy as the road up to the carpark is rough and this way they can be sitting in the pub waiting for you to turn up! Easy.
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Features of interest
Historic pack track - Stamping Batteries, siites of old mining townships
Make Up of Run
Technical Single Track: 40%
Moderate Single Track: 30%
Easy Single Track: 10%
Gravel Road: 15%
Sealed 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
Mt Watson Croesus Loop
Length: 21.60km
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Access
Drive North from Greymouth up the Coast Road until Barrytown.Trail starts right next to the Highway in the middle of Barrytown
Best parking is down Cargills road on your left , 100m from track start
47 km
41 minutes
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Staying Safe
Moderate.
In thick fog be careful over the tops - stick to the tail and look out for markers
Patchy.
Long-sleeved thermal top, Seam-sealed waterproof jacket, Gloves, Beanie/thermal headwear, Whistle, First aid kit, Extra food for emergencies, Survival bag, Cellphone, Map.
Plenty on the Blackball side and water at the hut to top up.
Exposed tops - can be very windy and cold in winter
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Post run indulgence
Blackball Hilton
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