Edwards River, Lake Guyon, Fowler Pass circuit

This long circuit is dominated by cyclists on the first two days of the St James Cycle Trail. But the third day heads into rougher country where fewer cyclists venture. The circuit connects the river systems of the Waiau Uwha and Waiau Toa (Clarence). 

This route has track ends that are 11km apart along the Tophouse Road. Close the loop by stowing a bicycle at one end, by swapping cars, or by hitchhiking along the road (north in the morning or south in the evening).

Access

Take the road out of Hanmer Springs over Jacks Pass. Turn off at the Clarence River and take Tophouse Road. The road is dirt and suitable for regular vehicles. However, it may be corrugated, and slow going. The St James Cycle Trail starts at the St James Homestead, which is nearby. The Edwards River car park is a little farther along, while Fowlers Hut is farther still, and obvious from the road. 

The route

The track sections are described separately:

• Edwards River - McArthur Track, 2 days from Tophouse Road at Edwards River to the Lake Guyon junction
• Lake Guyon - Fowler Pass, 1 day from Lake Guyon junction to Fowler Hut on Tophouse Road

Connecting sections

• Maling Pass - Moki Track, 1 day from Tophouse Road at Lake Tennyson to Lake Guyon junction