Glenroy Water Race Track
Track category
Tramping track
Mountain bike - Intermediate
Time:
3 - 4 hr one way, 8 hr return (walking time)
Description
From the Coal Pit Rd car park, the route follows the historic Welshmen's Water Race through several creeks, then steadily climbs to the the Remarkables Conservation Area boundary. The route then follows Mt Salmond Ridge to Ben Cruachan to give good views of Lake Wakatipu, the Basin and Nevis Bluff.
The water race was built by Welshmen for what were unsuccessful gold mining operations around Gibbston.
Crosses private land.
Getting there
Glenroy Water Race Track
Start/Finish: Coal Pit Saddle Rd car park.
Activities
Mountain biking
Mountain biking
Track description
This is a shared-use track. Follow the mountain bikers code: respect others, respect the rules, respect the track.
Plan and prepare
This is a high altitude walk and suitable for summer only, when snow may still be present. Be prepared for sudden weather changes.
No vehicles.
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