Back country - remote
Loop
Mountainous
Dog Friendly
Open tussock/grasslands
Open ridges/tops
Easy Single Track
Technical Single Track
Untracked / Route only
Average Uphill Gradient: +21.5%
Average Downhill Gradient: -21.6%
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Not suitable
Slow
4:30
Moderate
3:00
Fast
Start by ascending a tussock then then rocky ridge line to the top of the ski fields. Some good tracks at the top of the ski field. Summit Mount St. Patrick. Then descend the ridge heading east. We choose to sidle the north face of the ridge with the 1430 point due to wind, however this may be an alternative option. Continue on a mix of scree and tussock after this back to St. James homestead.
This trail includes the peak Mount St. Patrick.
Goes around top of Hamner Ski field.
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Parking at St James Homestead.
14 km
39 minutes
Yes
No
Moderate.
Moderate if visibility is good, will be harder in poor visibility.
Non-existent.
Thermal leggings, 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 bag, Cellphone, Compass, Map, Crampons / microspikes (for winter conditions), Gaiters
No water available.
Snow cover in winter
Some sections of exposed ridge lines, be aware of the weather.
Trail Legend
Fastest Known Times (FKTs)
You and Around Hanmer Ski Field
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