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4,718 ft
Distance
50 ft
Climb
-315 ft
Descent
394 ft
High Point
-265 ft
Altitude change
82 ft
Altitude min
347 ft
Altitude start
82 ft
Altitude end
-5.6%
Grade
-58%
Grade max
13%
Grade min
1,342 ft
Distance climb
3,054 ft
Distance down
322 ft
Distance flat

Glory Track Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • E-Bike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Motupōhue Adventure Park (Bluff Hill)
    Bluff
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Hiking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 95 in Trail Running
  • Global Ranking
    #66370 in Hiking [+]
    • #40567 in Trail Running
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Invercargill City Council

Either begin at Stirling Point or the Gunpit Road access.
From Stirling Point either follow the Foveaux Walkway to the beginning of the Glory Track [approx 20 minutes] or from Stirling Point take a 10 minute walk up the hill past the Drunken Sailor Restaurant. At the top of the hill gunneries can be viewed then continue walking from the Gunpit Entrance around to Stirling Point. This round trip takes approx. 50 minutes.
The Glory Track in January when the Rata is in bloom
The Glory Track in January when the Rata is in bloom
Gunpit Road to Bluff Hill/Motupohue via the Topuni Track. This is a 45 minute steep climb to the top of Bluff Hill. Alternatively begin at the top and descend to Stirling Point

Source: bluff.co.nz

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Glory Track located?
      Glory Track is located in Motupōhue Adventure Park (Bluff Hill), Bluff, New Zealand. It is part of the Motupōhue Adventure Park (Bluff Hill) trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -46.61179, 168.35124.
      ▼ How hard is Glory Track?
      Glory Track is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 5.6%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Glory Track?
      Glory Track has 50 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 315 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 82 ft to 394 ft.
      ▼ Is Glory Track a point to point trail?
      Glory Track is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Glory Track?
      Glory Track is 4,718 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Glory Track?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Glory Track. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Glory Track? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Glory Track are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How busy is Glory Track?
      Glory Track is a very popular trail. There have been 39 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 32 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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