Last Updated: 17th Apr 2024
Old Ghost Road - Stern Valley to Seddonville
Submitted by Mike Tennent
Last Updated: 17th Apr 2024
Open
Grunt Factor: 54 ?
Gnarl Factor: 35 ?
42.7km
712m
1037m
685m
Last Updated: 17th Apr 2024
Submitted by Mike Tennent
Last Updated: 17th Apr 2024
Open
Grunt Factor: 54 ?
Gnarl Factor: 35 ?
42.7km
712m
1037m
685m
Back country - remote
Point to Point (one way)
Undulating, some big hills
Native bush
Plantation/exotic forest
Riverside
Lakeside
Open tussock/grasslands
Open ridges/tops
Farm Road / 4WD Track
Easy Single Track
Moderate Single Track
Technical Single Track
Average Uphill Gradient: +6.5%
Average Downhill Gradient: -7.8%
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6.5:00
Moderate
4.5
Fast
The day starts with a short run along the river and then the major climb of the day starts through the Boneyard, it's all MTB trail so if you are up to it then you can easily run. Once up to the saddle it is lovely downhill running to the sign for Goat Creek Hut... this is a bit off the trail and involved a stream crossing and wet feet so I didn't go the whole way there. Another 8km of nice trail will get you to Mokihinui Forks Hut, but I hung on for another 3km to Specimen Point Hut to stop for a rest and a nice long leisurely lunch. Then it was time to take tired legs and hit the last 17km of trail along the Mokihinui River to Seddonville. This section is undulating and just near the end when you are really tired there is a 'lovely' little climb to the top of County Hill... so lovely that someone had taped out the 'o' on the sign.
Great views early on from 'The Boneyard', and the saddle and some fantastic river views.
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Near the end there is a trail off to the right to a swing bridge... stay on the road until you see the sign telling you to turn.
Non-existent.
Waterproof leggings, Thermal leggings, Long-sleeved thermal top, Seam-sealed waterproof jacket, Gloves, Beanie/thermal headwear, Personal Locator Beacon (PLB), Whistle, First aid kit, Extra food for emergencies, Survival bag, Cellphone, Map, Headtorch and spare batteries, Crampons / microspikes (for winter conditions)
Lots
Ice and snow in winter although they limit access in dangerous conditions.
Watch your footing through the Boneyard.
Seddonville Hotel
Main Rd Seddonville
Great burger and chips.... and a beer!!!
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How good is this track?! It's just as much fun to run as it is on a mountain bike - we did it over two days in preparation for the OGU, and loved every minute of it. Great varied terrain, very runnable gradients and amazing views.
January 28, 2020
These overlap with this trail to some degree. You may wish to combine them but please note that to qualify for FKTs on these runs you should record a separate activity for each.
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