The Craigieburn Round circumnavigates the Castle Hill Basin via a series of high alpine ridge lines, traversing the Torlesse & Craigieburn Ranges.
Statistics
1
day +
6,650
m
6,650
m
27
max°
Difficulty
FATMAP difficulty grade
Severe
Description
The Craigieburn Round is a significant alpine ultra-running challenge that brings together the very best elements of Canterbury’s open alpine ridgeline landscapes. The Craigieburn Round maintains a close connection to the more technical Southern Alps Main Divide and also the expansive Canterbury Plains.
Bordered by the ubiquitous Waimakariri River and industrial TranzAlpine Railway, this is a route that will live long in the memory of those who take up the challenge.