Trail Status
The trail status below is shown in ‘sections’ between huts and is based on current available information resulting from trail inspections and user feedback. Conditions can and do change without notice. Please prepare accordingly. Help complement our trail inspections and maintain current trail information by reporting observations via our contact page. Trail status last updated 4th August 2019.
Lyell Campground to Lyell Saddle Hut
STATUS FOR TRAMPERS
OPEN
STATUS FOR BIKERS
Open
ADVISORY/CAUTION
‘Big Slips’ at 11.5km – 12km require bike dismount and walk
Lyell Saddle Hut to Ghost Lake Hut
STATUS FOR TRAMPERS
CAUTION
STATUS FOR BIKERS
CAUTION
ADVISORY/CAUTION
800m long narrow, technical and rough section of trail (Grade 4-5 mountain biking) at 26km mark. Riders dismount as required.
Thick blanket of snow above 1000m. Extended bike carries will be required. Travel with caution.
Ghost Lake Hut to Stern Valley Hut
STATUS FOR TRAMPERS
CAUTION
STATUS FOR BIKERS
CAUTION
ADVISORY/CAUTION
Narrow, technical and rough hand-built trail (grade 4-5 mountain biking) between 30km to 34km. Large sections unrideable to all but the fittest and most competent riders. Riders dismount as necessary and be prepared to push your bike for extended sections.
Skyline Steps at 34km require bike carry
Thick blanket of snow above 1000m. Extended bike carries will be required. Travel with caution.
Stern Valley Hut to Goat Creek Hut
STATUS FOR TRAMPERS
OPEN
STATUS FOR BIKERS
Open
ADVISORY/CAUTION
None
Goat Creek Hut to Mokihinui Forks Hut
STATUS FOR TRAMPERS
OPEN
STATUS FOR BIKERS
Open
ADVISORY/CAUTION
Mokihinui Forks Hut to Specimen Point Hut
STATUS FOR TRAMPERS
OPEN
STATUS FOR BIKERS
Open
ADVISORY/CAUTION
None
Specimen Point Hut to northern end carpark (Rough and Tumble Bush Lodge)
STATUS FOR TRAMPERS
OPEN
STATUS FOR BIKERS
Open
ADVISORY/CAUTION
None