Prepare to see some stunning off road back country scenery on this intermediate trail. This full day trail is also ideal for lovers of history.
The Coronet Loop trail begins and ends in Arrowtown. Start by heading up Bush Creek. The trail continues along the Coronet Face Water Race. The connector trail climbs up and over into Skippers Canyon on to Tradesman’s and Pack, Track and Sack trails (NOTE: GRADE 4). To bypass the technically challenging area, take the Skippers Pack Track, or follow the Skippers Road before joining the climb to the Greengate Saddle.
At Balderson’s Hut, a right-hand turn enters the Loop proper and climbs to Greengate’s saddle. Over Picnic Rock descend into Deep Creek. Cross Parkers Creek before heading down to Eight Mile Creek (aka Coronet Creek), joining onto Macetown Rd. **This is the section that beginner riders should walk.
Continue on the Macetown 4WD road along the Arrow River returning back to your starting point of Butler’s Green in Arrowtown.
