Woolshed, Bus Stop Loop

Start by taking the coal miners track to woolshed creek hut, this is a great warm up on relatively flat terrain.

About 2.5km in, the track branches and gives the option to take the 4wd track to the hut. Take this track and enjoy some climbing on wide trail. Once arrived at woolshed creek hut you will need to cross the creek. Follow the track 200m to the DOC sign which points left to Pinnacles Hut or straight/right to bus stop, Rhyolite Ridge and Woolshed Creek Carpark.

There will be some climbing to a swing bridge. Take the bridge over the gut and follow the track. The track is well marked from here, make sure you look up to see the markers as you climb. There will be a few steep descents and ascents to cross creeks either side of bus stop.

After bus stop there are some new board walks to keep your feet dry. The 8-9km in there is another DOC sign giving the option of Rhyolite Ridge or South Face. Take the track down Rhyolite Ridge. From here will be some technical descending to the carpark.

Mount Somers is prone to snow and permafrost. Many of the south facing slopes will be covered in ice during late autumn through to early spring. This will take longer than possible and may be dangerous. Respect the mountain at this time of the year and be prepared to take many parts slow.