Stanley Vale Hut
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Stanley River Route
Located in St James Conservation Area in the Canterbury region
Introduction
This marked route links Charlies Saddle to Stanley Vale Hut in the St James Conservation Area.Track overview
16.5 km
Mountain biking
Expert: Grade 5Other activities
- Horse riding
Dog access
About this track
Description
This marked route links Charlies Saddle in the Edwards Valley to Stanley Vale Hut. It also links to the Fowlers Pass Track and the St James Cycle Trail.
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.
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 13 km from Hanmer Springs). This road follows the eastern boundary of St James Conservation Area.
Contacts
| Rangiora Office | |
| Phone: | +64 3 313 0820 |
| Fax: | +64 4 471 1117 |
| Email: | waimakariri@doc.govt.nz |
| Address: |
32 River Road Rangiora 7400 |
| Postal Address: |
PO Box 349 Rangiora 7440 |
| Full office details | |
| Arthur's Pass National Park Visitor Centre | |
| Phone: | +64 3 318 9211 |
| Fax: | +64 4 471 1117 |
| Email: | arthurspassvc@doc.govt.nz |
| Address: |
State Highway 73 Arthur's Pass |
| Postal Address: |
PO Box 51008 Arthur's Pass 7654 |
| Full office details | |