Mt Oxford and Ryde Falls Tracks
- Distance
- 21.6 km
- Vertical gain
- 1,390m
- Duration
- 0d4h21m
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This counterclockwise loop made for a great trail run about a half-marathon in length. The uphills and downhills are fairly steep but worth it for about a kilometre of good travel along the subalpine tops. I would recommend the side trip to Ryde Falls, especially on a warm day. A longer and even hillier daytrip could be created by making a detour to Wharfedale Hut.
![Arriving at the summit of Mt Oxford. The Canterbury Plains are laid out in front of the hill making for an expansive view across to Banks Peninsula and the coast.](https://c123ac9d.albert-nz.pages.dev/_app/immutable/assets/PXL_20210313_002054778.CyHhvPTW.webp)
![The best part of the run is the tops travel: it's good trail with panoramic views. The descent becomes steeper after dipping below the bushline.](https://c123ac9d.albert-nz.pages.dev/_app/immutable/assets/PXL_20210313_011706689.CWvzHrtD.webp)
![Ryde Falls. The detour doesn't add much distance to the total and it was lovely to cool our feet in the pool at the falls' base.](https://c123ac9d.albert-nz.pages.dev/_app/immutable/assets/PXL_20210313_022211835.M6IvKKZ9.webp)