Forest Hill Double Crossing

Optional extra loop track at approx 5km if you take right branch adds approximately 2km with further elevation (50-100m) and features an impressive lookout over farmland to the East.

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Transport and parking:

Private car necessary. Gravel road to public reserve. Ample parking with toilet block.

Distance from Invercargill:

28 km

Driving time from Invercargill:

27 minutes

Dog friendly:

Yes

Landowner permission required:

No

Navigation Rating:

Easy.

Navigation Tips:

Well signposted. Read signs carefully when you arrive at the clearing, however loop track leads back on itself and returns one to the clearing.

Cellphone Coverage:

Patchy.

Suggested Gear List:

Windproof jacket, Whistle, First aid kit, Extra food for emergencies, Cellphone, Map

Availability of Water:

May be available at reserve at start/finish, or at halfway turnaround. Rain water tanks (and toilets) at both ends.

Seasonality Issues:

Track can be soft under foot in winter or after periods of excess rain. Windfalls may block track in days following high winds or a storm, however the track is well maintained and regularly cleared

Hazards:

Beware! Steepest sections of track may be slippery in winter or after periods of significant wet weather.

Closest service station: Challenge Lorneville
Lorneville, just north of Invercargill
Nearest shop, but still 15 minutes away. Alternatively head north to Winton