South from the lodge. Stunning views of the Meg River from the ridges above the valley. Main Street south on to the Hanging Valley trail. After 2 km overlook Musterers Flat - then south above the river – the trail winds 4 kms to overlook the historic Meg Hut area. A seat is constructed at the South end of the trail. The trail forks take the right trail signed Hanging Valley. After 3 kms return either by Test track 10 or by the Hanging Valley. Hanging Valley you repeat the first 1 km or take the D9 Express. To enter the D9 express you turn right at the 2006 and Hanging Valley junction into Hanging Valley (not 2006) and then left at the bottom of the hill 20m into D9. This brings you back to Main Street.
At the South End of the lodge (the end the road comes in on) take the trail leading to the valley below with the sign Meadow Hut. At the first junction –JCT 15 follow the River Run, Meadow Hut. If you decide to go the opposite direction–left up the trail 100m you will come to JCT 12 so read the instructions the opposite way. These are the lower two trails.
After Musterers flat, you pass the big rock corner and wind on to the hut. Then through the River Valley to the hut. From the hut go north and stay on the River Run Loop trail. When you see the sign Bob Lee Hut (easiest route the second Bob Lee Hut Sign– you can walk up to the hut and relax on the veranda. Make sure that you connect back into the Loop and follow the signs return to base. Stay on the Loop track. When you reach JCT 12 there are a variety of trails that will take you back to the lodge.
If you decide to visit the DOC estate you can add 10 km on to your trip or be adventurous and go to the top of Pisa. Turn off to the east on your right to the Kirsty Burn or Top Beat. Both trails will take you to the Kirsty Burn Hut – a shelter hut and from there you can walk/bike to the top of Pisa. From the hut the road to the north leads to the top of the mountain.
South on Main St and follow the signs to Mary’s trail. The trail goes around the hill visible from the Lodge. If you wanted to go to the top of the hill the view over the Snow Farm is excellent.
The trail winds in and out back wards and forwards in the valley below the lodge. Good for a bad weather day.
, the Snow Farm dog, is likely to go with you. If you are not returning to the lodge please speak severely to him and point in the direction of the lodge. He should return. He will not get lost at the Snow Farm.
