Last Updated: 23rd Jun 2024

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Green Hill via Swampy

Dunedin, Otago

Submitted by Kieran Philip

Last Updated: 23rd Jun 2024

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Grunt Factor: 39 ?

Gnarl Factor: 23 ?

30.0km

Length of run

1400m

Total Ascent

1400m

Total Descent

739m

Highest point

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Type of Run

Urban fringe

Out and Back

Undulating, some big hills

Dog Friendly

Native bush

Plantation/exotic forest

Open tussock/grasslands

Open ridges/tops

Run Makeup

10%

20%

50%

20%

Gravel Road

Farm Road / 4WD Track

Easy Single Track

Moderate Single Track

Average Uphill Gradient: +12.5%

Average Downhill Gradient: -9.3%

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Estimated Times to Run

5:00

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4:00

Moderate

3:00

Fast

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Guide

Starting at the bottom of the Pineapple Track on Tanner Rd you head up the hill following Pineapple. Once at the top, take a right hand detour following the signposting towards Swampy Summit. Follow the 4WD track and road up to Swampy Summit and around the dopper radar (big structure at top). Follow the track from the Swamp Ridge route around through to Green Hill. Get there, soak up the views and then head back!

This trail includes the peaks Swampy Summit and Hightop.

Great views over Dunedin, out to Blueskin Bay, down over the Taieri Plains.

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Transport and parking:

Only a small area to park off the road. Residential streets around area, so facilities to park a little further away if needed.

Distance from Dunedin:

6 km

Driving time from Dunedin:

12 minutes

Dog friendly:

Yes

Landowner permission required:

Navigation Rating:

Moderate.

Cellphone Coverage:

Generally good.

Suggested Gear List:

Windproof jacket, Beanie/thermal headwear, Whistle, First aid kit, Extra food for emergencies, Cellphone, Map

Availability of Water:

Some water early on in the Pineapple Track, a wee fountain before you get to the water treatment plant.

Seasonality Issues:

Can be pretty exposed up on the ridges in winter, with snow/ice a possibility.

Hazards:

Lots of wood logs placed on Swampy Ridge section of track to help maintain it, but have to be careful of footing.

Trail Legend

Daniel Pettigrew

has completed Green Hill via Swampy once in the last year.

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