Last Updated: 20th Jan 2024
Ben More Loop
Submitted by Nelson Pearson
Last Updated: 20th Jan 2024
Open
Grunt Factor: 50 ?
Gnarl Factor: 101 ?
17.1km
1305m
1310m
1655m
Last Updated: 20th Jan 2024
Submitted by Nelson Pearson
Last Updated: 20th Jan 2024
Open
Grunt Factor: 50 ?
Gnarl Factor: 101 ?
17.1km
1305m
1310m
1655m
Front country - easily accessible
Loop
Very hilly
Open farmlands
Open tussock/grasslands
Open ridges/tops
Farm Road / 4WD Track
Untracked / Route only
Average Uphill Gradient: +15.3%
Average Downhill Gradient: -15.3%
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5:00
Slow
3:30
Moderate
2:45
Fast
Cross the Acheron River and head towards the Northern spur making up the loop over the relatively flat valley floor. Climb the steep face of the spur towards pt 1327, where it flattens out.
Continue East up the ridgeline to Pt 1660 following the faint foot paths. Drop off the South face of pt. 1660 and continue to Ben More summit. Take the Western spur off Ben More to loop back to the start.
Once back on the valley floor, return to the start point navigating around any steep gravel sections.
This trail includes the peak Ben More .
Views over Lake Coleridge and up the Rakaia.
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The road has a wide shoulder, with room to park. Be careful not to block 4x4 routes.
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Navigation on the ridgeline is reliant upon line of sight, this is best done in clear conditions.
Very patchy.
Lightweight fleece top, Seam-sealed waterproof jacket, Beanie/thermal headwear, Whistle, First aid kit, Extra food for emergencies, Cellphone, Map, Crampons / microspikes (for winter conditions)
The only water source may be snow, depending upon the season.
The Big Ben Range is relatively exposed, this is best done in settled weather.
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A great loop plenty of hiking for this old bird :-) Went on a wee diversion in the fog but corrected ourselves thanks to Topo50! Steep up and down but beautiful views on a clear day so well worth the effort.
December 22, 2023
Nice loop, done today counterclockwise in winter conditions. Would recommend crampons and I've axe for the steep part below point 1660 towards the saddle which leads to Ben More
August 26, 2023
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