Otago Gold Rush (New Zealand)

Submitted by gregrunsfar on Thu, 05/29/2025 - 08:16pm
Description

The Otago Gold Rush run celebrates one of history’s greatest gold rushes by linking three historic sites connected by old wagon road — Arrow River, Arthur’s Point, and Queenstown — that would transform New Zealand’s economy, demographics, and destiny. The route begins with a foot in the Arrow River below the historic Chinese miners settlement and continues 21km through Arthur’s Point onto Queenstown where it concludes at iconic Eichardt’s Private Hotel in Queenstown.

Briones Reservoir Loop

Submitted by John Moore on Thu, 05/29/2025 - 02:39pm
Description

The Briones Reservoir Loop is a hidden gem in the East Bay hills that offers a quieter, more secluded hiking experience than many of the region’s better-known parks. This 13-mile loop winds around the scenic Briones Reservoir and features a diverse mix of landscapes from wide-open grassy ridgelines to cool, shaded oak and bay laurel forests. What makes this route particularly special is how remote it feels, especially along the northern shoreline, where visitors are few and the trail hugs the reedy banks of the reservoir in peaceful solitude.