Elsies Peak Climbing Traverse - Glencairn Heights

Start — The hike begins in Glencairn Heights and winds inland up and around Elsies Peak. Follow the path as it curves back towards the sea, then take a left down towards Mountain Rd for a short distance followed by a sharp right on an indistinct path leading to the base of the cliffs.

Traverse Section — The route circles around the front of Elsies Peak, including some easy crawling, scrambling, and step-down sections. The path eventually connects with the Glencairn descent back to the starting point.

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📍 Meeting Point — 14 Golconda Street, Glencairn Heights

📌 Meeting Spot  — Google Maps

⏱️ Hiking Time — 2hrs 30min

📏 Distance — 3.2km

⛰️ Elevation — 214m

🟢 Grade — Easy with some moderate scrambling

🐾🐾 — Not dog friendly but manageable for dogs that don’t mind being lifted

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Route Notes — Moderate scrambling with a couple of short unexposed areas requiring climb ups or downs. Some route-finding skills are needed to navigate around the front of Elsies Peak, but cairns make the path easy to follow.

Hiking Map
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