Exploring Lake Kaniere

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People: Finn, Jen

Tue Jul 7, 2020 [Show, Download GPX]
Exploring Lake Kaniere 🏃‍♂️
12.68km
1:44:35
7.27km/hr
253m ⬆️, 255m ⬇️

Runners: Finn + Jen

After our trip to Camp Creek Hut we stayed the night in Hokitika and had a nice time exploring the area. Part of that explore was to go to Lake Kaniere for a run! We knew there was lots of other stuff to do like run the water race, tramp to Mt Brown Hut, climb Tuhua etc. but we figured we could do with a relatively flat stretch of the legs.

We parked at the north west end of the road and headed off along the track, aiming to go about 5-6km out and then back the same way. The track was good - pretty well formed and good underfoot. There are some rocky sections through a few rivers, and being The West Coast, it was also muddy from time to time.

All in all, a solid, easy going trail run! Highly recommended. Next time we go back we’ll try do a full loop of the lake, plus some of the other trails in the area! 🏔

A quick breather and opportunity to admire the view!
(📷: Finn Le Sueur) A quick breather and opportunity to admire the view!
Love a good bridge, and a good view!
(📷: Finn Le Sueur) Love a good bridge, and a good view!
Follow the orange triangles!
(📷: Finn Le Sueur) Follow the orange triangles!