Alps 2 Ocean Alternative Start
Canterbury, New Zealand
Point-to-point trail in Canterbury, New Zealand. Road & touring bike.
- Distance
- 19.6 mi (31.6 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 899 ft (274 m)
- Est. Time
- 2 hr 5 min
- High point
- 2,451 ft (747 m)
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Viewpoint 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from start
- Attraction: Salmon Farm 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from start
- Peak: Maryburn Fill 5.4 mi (8.6 km) from start
- Visitor center: i-Site 18.8 mi (30.3 km) from start
- Shelter 19.2 mi (30.9 km) from start
- Viewpoint 19.6 mi (31.6 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Alps 2 Ocean Alternative Start
How long is Alps 2 Ocean Alternative Start?
Alps 2 Ocean Alternative Start is 19.6 mi (31.6 km) long. Most people take about 2 hr 5 min. It climbs 899 ft (274 m) in total, up to a high point of 2,451 ft (747 m).
How hard is Alps 2 Ocean Alternative Start?
GoTrails rates it Moderate, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Alps 2 Ocean Alternative Start?
12 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Alps 2 Ocean Alternative Start?
Drinking water on the way at 18.9 mi (30.4 km). Toilets: 1.1 mi (1.7 km), 3.7 mi (6 km), 6.5 mi (10.5 km).
Is Alps 2 Ocean Alternative Start shaded?
No shade: full sun.
What can you do on Alps 2 Ocean Alternative Start?
Best for Road & touring bike.
Is this a good week for Alps 2 Ocean Alternative Start?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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- Outer path Canterbury · Easy · 0.7 mi (1.1 km)
- Outer path Canterbury · Easy · 3.1 mi (5 km)
- Ohau Shared Path Canterbury · Easy · 1.2 mi (1.9 km)
- Dusky Trail Ruataniwha Conservation Park · Hard · 12.4 mi (19.9 km)
GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap