Last Updated: 22nd Apr 2024

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Staveley Hill

Sharplin Falls Track, Mt Somers Track

Staveley, Canterbury

Submitted by Sonja Vreugdenhil

Last Updated: 22nd Apr 2024

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Grunt Factor: 22 ?

Gnarl Factor: 88 ?

7.4km

Length of run

710m

Total Ascent

720m

Total Descent

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Type of Run

Front country - easily accessible

Out and Back

Mountainous

Native bush

Open ridges/tops

Run Makeup

10%

90%

Moderate Single Track

Technical Single Track

Average Uphill Gradient: +19.1%

Average Downhill Gradient: -19.3%

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Estimated Times to Run

2:30

Slow

1:40

Moderate

1:15

Fast

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Starting at the base of Mount Somers from the Staveley end. Park at the Sharplin Falls carpark.

The trail begins on the same trail as the Sharplin Falls track. Follow this track until you get a left hand branch of the trail to continue up Mount Somers rather than go to Sharplin Falls, about 1 km in.

From here the track is much more rugged and is a steep climb. Continue up the hill until you reach the turn off to the summit. Here is the turn around point where you can either go back down the hill to the carpark, head over the summit or continue around the mountain.

This route is to head back to the carpark at Staveley.

Sharplin Falls is a worthwhile stop off.

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Transport and parking:

Plenty of parking available, Sharplin Falls is a popular walk. When it is busy you will have to park on the roadside and walk up the road

Distance from Staveley:

4 km

Driving time from Staveley:

7 minutes

Dog friendly:

Landowner permission required:

Navigation Rating:

Easy.

Cellphone Coverage:

Very patchy.

Suggested Gear List:

Long-sleeved thermal top, Seam-sealed waterproof jacket, Whistle, First aid kit, Extra food for emergencies, Survival blanket, Cellphone, Map

Availability of Water:

No places to gather water.

Seasonality Issues:

Prone to snow over winter where the track will not be visible in places.

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