Training Walk for the Kumano Kodo Kohechi- Brownhill Creek

About

Training walks are an opportunity to test your gear, ask questions, gauge your fitness and see how your body responds to walking on consecutive days, on terrain similar to what you can expect on your tour. Your leader for this training walk is likely to have done the Kohechi, and they will offer advice and help with your preparations. You can join this walk even if you are not doing this particular walk and just want to do some training.

WHAT TO EXPECT

This walk is approximately 15km. Allow 5 to 6 hours for this walk (depending on group pace).

As a guide we rate this walk as Moderate to Challenging, but this grading will vary for each individual based on current level of fitness and experience. The walk includes a mix of wide and single trails, rocky in sections, and some challenging climbs and descents.

The trail may be slippery in parts.

MEET TIME/LOCATION

Meet at 8.15am for an 8.30am start.

A map with details of the meet location will be sent to you 24-48 hours prior to the walk.

WHAT SHOULD I BRING?

Please bring all items you plan to hike with on your trip (backpack, water bottles/bladder, rain gear, etc)

Please wear the clothing you plan to wear for the walks on your trip, or similar (including boots / shoes)

We recommend bringing worn in comfortable walking shoes/hiking boots if new ones aren’t worn in. We also recommend bringing at least 2 litres of water, personal medications/blister kit, walking poles (if you plan to take them), and snacks/lunch.