Serpentine Hackett Loop

The loop run can incorporate the Chromite Mines, accessed off of the Hackett Track on the way back, or via the 4x4 road on the uphill section. However, this is quite steep and becomes more of a tramping track in places.

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Parking is free and there are always spaces. It's safe, but still, lock your car. There is also changing rooms, long-drop toilets and a swimming hole at the carpark for when you finish your run! :)

16 km

23 minutes

Unknown

No

Moderate.

Patchy.

Seam-sealed waterproof jacket, Personal Locator Beacon (PLB), Whistle, First aid kit, Extra food for emergencies, Cellphone, Map

There are streams on the uphill, however, due to it being a logging forest, I wouldn't drink it.
On the Hackett side, however, I have happily drunk from the river - just be careful as it's powerful in places.

Forestry work. Check here for track closures: http://www.nelson.govt.nz/recreation/recreation/parks-and-reserves/track-closures/

Carpark Swimming Hole
Where you parked up
Fresh, clean water to swim in, a bridge or rocks to jump off and just bloody good fun!