Blue Mountains Creek to Peak Loop

New South Wales, AU

Distance

135 km

Vertical Gain

5,000 m

John Newman submitted the route:

This 130km (80 mile) loop of the Blue Mountains weaves together jaw-dropping sights and a lot of the best single track in the area. It's a knockout. The loop can be run in either direction, starting from any point. Some sections are brutal but the views are worth it. Have a close look at the route here if you are curious: https://www.plotaroute.com/route/1127201

The circuit is bookended by the Glenbrook Creek and spectacular views of Mt Solitary and the Three Sisters. The lowest point of the circuit is a swimming hole at Glenbrook Creek, and the views up top are exactly what people are hoping for when they think of "Blue Mountains".

GPS Track

Creek to Peak_Loop_FKT (as it should be run).kml445.16 KB

FKTs

Standard route

Male

Unsupported
Stephen Redfern			18h 42m 41s	2020-06-06

Supported
John Newman			1d 3h 45m 5s	2020-05-16

Comments

I'll be having a second crack at this route tomorrow, leaving Blaxland at sunrise heading counter clockwise. I'll run it self-supported or supported, hoping to get under 24 hours. By running it without getting lost I'll be giving Stephen Redfern a more sensible route to recreate when he smashes my time this Friday. He plans to run it unsupported.

Lush photos of the North half of the run: https://strava.app.link/a2Ix5XG3Z6

I didn't make it all the way around, recovery time was probably too short. Loved it though - I got to appreciate all the scenery that was in the dark last time. Excited to see more experienced runners throw down good times.

Route: Blue Mountains Creek to Peak Loop

FKTs

Comments