St James - Stanley River Route
Track category
Route
Mountain bike - Expert
Horse riding
Description
Stanley River route
This marked route links Charlies Saddle in the Edwards Valley, St James, to Stanley Vale Hut.
The route follows the Stanley River and passes through an interesting geological area known as the Racecourse. There are several river crossings which can make travel difficult in times of high rainfall and during spring snowmelt.
Note: this is a shared use track. Times given are walking times only.
E3. Stanley Vale Hut to Charlies Saddle - 6 hr / 16.5 km
Getting there
The eastern side of St James Conservation Area can be accessed from a number of points along Tophouse Road.
From Hanmer Springs take Clarence Valley Road over Jacks Pass to connect with Tophouse Road (about 13km from Hanmer Springs). This road follows the eastern boundary of St James Conservation Area.
Activities
Horse riding
Mountain biking and cycling
Guides and commercial tourism providers