A firm favourite

This loop has been run on numerous occasions by the Biv group and, this week, we'll add another chapter to these glorious outings. We've toned down the distance, but increased the fun on the trails! Usually there's a bit of mud, a few undulations and a bit more technical stuff to traverse. Meet at the top of the first hill on the Northern Motorway (see location) - car park entrance off Waitati Valley Road. The route is 11 km long and just shy of 500 metres of total ascent. We'll head along Pipeline Track before turning up Rustlers Ridge Track. Passing through Burns Saddle we head straight up to intersect with the Swampy Summit Track/Road on route to the summit. The descent route is via Leith Saddle Track; initially quite interesting underfoot, before the final couple of km along the beautifully benched lower section takes us back to the vehicles. Should be good. See you there.