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 * OLD GHOST ROAD
   
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76.4 km
Distance
2,853 m
Climb
-2,936 m
Descent
15:11:57
Avg time
1950m
1300m
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36.88%58.25%101.01%33.92%58.55%41.07%79.79%28.85%56.6%30.84%37.49%65.26%35.75%65.97%40%75.71%64.99%48.13%62.85%58.91%36.24%19.8%41.46%136.76%31.99%22.61%1.98%4.02%15.85%23.56%22.4%83.38%137.06%47.75%23.54%5.16%4.26%44.34%16.61%15.64%13.24%13.35%6.72%14.66%27.81%42.64%31.97%17.62%52.9%28.47%39.64%44.2%34.42%33.96%6.8%62.87%77.81%39.35%25.91%
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SUPPORTERS, BUILDERS, MAINTAINERS & LAND MANAGERS OF OLD GHOST ROAD TRAIL

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OLD GHOST ROAD DETAILS

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 * Riding Area
   Westport
   
 * Difficulty Rating
   Advanced rate
 * Hiking SAC Scale
   T3 Demanding Mountain Hiking
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   Singletrack
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   AM, XC
 * Direction
   Both Directions
   Popular direction shown
 * Climb Difficulty
   Blue
 * Physical Rating
   Moderate
 * Trail Visibility
   Always easy to follow
 * Alpine Trail
   Yes
 * Dogs Allowed
   Yes
 * TTFs on Trail
   Berm, Bridge, Rock Garden, Other
 * Global Ranking
   #6545 in Mountain Biking [+]
    * #80118 in Hiking

 * Local Popularity
   100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    * 5 in Trail Running
    * 5 in Hiking

 * Land Owner
   Department of Conservation

In the North West corner of the South Island of New Zealand a ghost is
awakening. A long-forgotten gold miners’ road is being revived as a mountain
biking and tramping trail – connecting the old dray road in the Lyell (Upper
Buller Gorge) to the mighty Mokihinui River in the north. The 85km-long Old
Ghost Road will traverse majestic native forest, open tussock tops, river flats
and forgotten valleys.

A proud member of the New Zealand Cycle Trail, the volunteer-driven
Mokihinui-Lyell Backcountry Trust is partnering with a range of other entities
to make The Old Ghost Road a reality. It’s almost as if the engineers from the
1870’s knew we were coming The spirits of the old miners and track builders are
inescapable. No less than five ghost towns populate the route. The Old Ghost
Road is quite literally an 85km-long outdoor museum.

The Old Ghost Road is a work in progress and is due for completion in late 2015
(refer to our Trail Status page for updates).
Our volunteers and supporters know that each generation grows up in an
increasingly urbanised environment. The connection to the land dims. Here, on
The Old Ghost Road, heritage, wilderness, accessibility and storytelling come
together in an unforgettable way. We invite you to join the journey……

See http://www.oldghostroad.org.nz/ for updated information on trail status and
hut booking.

source: Official Old Ghost Rd Website

ACCESS INFO

The Old Ghost Road’s trail heads are two hours drive apart – or 4-5 days tramp
Various options are available for cyclists and trampers.

Due to The Old Ghost Road’s elevation profile, Lyell is the suggested starting
point for through-trampers (and, by late 2015, through-cyclists). 1200m
elevation is gained via a steady climb past the Lyell Saddle Hut and up to Ghost
Lake, while the descent into Stern Valley and Goat Creek is steeper and more
technical. Riders and trampers can enjoy day and overnight trips from this end,
which features lush beech forest, historic artifacts, and in the Lyell Saddle to
Ghost Lake section, sweeping views.
The Lyell Historic Reserve has ample parking, a Department of Conservation
Campground, water and toilet facilities. It is 62km east of Westport, 15km east
of Inangahua or 35km south of Murchison on State Highway 6 in the Upper Buller
Gorge.
Grid reference: NZTM2000, E1520990-N5372328
Latitude: -41.79697466, Longitude: 172.04899791

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TRADITIONALLY INDIGENOUS TERRITORY

 * Te Atiawa o Te Waka-a-Māui
 * Ngāti Toa Rangatira
 * Ngāti Apa ki te Rā Tō
 * Ngāi Tahu
 * Ngāti Rārua

MORE STATS FOR OLD GHOST ROAD MULTI-USE TRAIL TRAIL

 * Altitude change
   -83 m
 * Altitude min
   33 m
 * Altitude max
   1,346 m
 * Altitude start
   117 m
 * Altitude end
   34 m
 * Grade
   -0.1%
 * Grade max
   -67.5%
 * Grade min
   90.8%
 * Distance climb
   34.4 km
 * Distance down
   36.7 km
 * Distance flat
   5.3 km
 * Avg time
   15:11:57
 * Avg reverse time
   09:16:24
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Directions to old-ghost-road trailhead (-41.796130, 172.049620)
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OLD GHOST ROAD TRAIL REPORTS

statusdatedescription
May 12, 2023 @ 2:50pm
May 12, 2023
Little bit is now around ghost lake hut but track in really good condition
Mar 14, 2023 @ 10:25pm
Mar 14, 2023
A few puddles in places, one or 2 very minor slips, otherwise running very
nicely
Feb 2, 2023 @ 6:05am
Feb 2, 2023
Wet, but track is holding up. Track maintenance is underway just past the Lyall
Hut as you start the switch back climb to the ridge.
Feb 25, 2022 @ 10:23am
Feb 25, 2022
Dec 29, 2021 @ 12:46pm
Dec 29, 2021
Dry from lyall for first 7km,then gets wetter until breaking tree line. Ideal
conditions above tree line. Variable weather so be careful of...

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RECENT RIDELOG ACTIVITY ON TRAIL

Past Week
 * 3 rides
 * 53 miles avg distance

6 Months
 * 39 rides
 * 47 miles avg distance

All
 * 267 rides
 * Last: Mar 1, 2024


TECHNICAL TRAIL FEATURES (TTF)

 * Car Park 1
   
 * Car Park 2
   
 * Ford
   
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 * Ghost Lake Hut
   
 * Goat Creek Hut
   
 * Lyell Car Park
   
 * Lyell DoC Campsite
   
 * Lyell Saddle Hut
   
 * Mokihinui Forks Hut
   
 * Specimen Point Hut
   
 * Stern Valley Hut
   


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May 25, 2023 @ 4:22pm
May 25, 2023
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Sep 10, 2022 @ 7:13pm
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Sep 10, 2022 @ 7:13pm
Sep 10, 2022
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Sep 10, 2022 @ 7:13pm
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 * Old Ghost Road Facebook Page


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15:43 | 275 | Nov 13, 2021 , Westport
15:06 | 395 | Nov 13, 2021 , Westport


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