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Day 7 - Friday 13th February 2015
Mt. Gibbs (Kahurangi NP)
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Description
A stunning day's running that will take us deep into the Kahurangi National Park. Starting from Trilobite Hut at the head of the Cobb Reservoir we'll cruise up the upper Cobb Valley and from its head climb up past Cobb Lake to Round Lake. Beyond that the real climbing starts as we climb Mt. Gibbs by its SW Ridge. After drinking in the views we'll descend via Xenicus Peak to the iconic Fenella Hut before retracing our steps back down the valley. A few kms of gravel road to the far end of the reservoir conclude this day in an unspoilt alpine paradise.
Important Notes
Support runners need to be self-sufficient in regards to transport to the start and back from the finish. While we MAY be able to offer some assistance this CANNOT be guaranteed.
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Height of Peak
1645m
Distance Run
33.57km
Total Elevation Gain
1172m
Time On Feet
8-9 hrs
Degree of Difficulty
Hard
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