Around the Mountains Cycle Trail
Southland, New Zealand
Point-to-point trail in Southland, New Zealand. Road & touring bike.
- Distance
- 112 mi (180.2 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 3,212 ft (979 m)
- Est. Time
- 11 hr 15 min
- High point
- 2,369 ft (722 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Toilets: Garston Toilet 10.8 mi (17.4 km) from start
- Historic site: Railway Memorial 10.9 mi (17.6 km) from start
- Shelter 47.7 mi (76.8 km) from start
- Shelter 62.4 mi (100.4 km) from start
- Shelter 81.5 mi (131.1 km) from start
- Shelter: Gorge Burn Shelter 84.8 mi (136.4 km) from start
- Shelter: Von River Shelter 88.7 mi (142.7 km) from start
- Shelter 95.2 mi (153.2 km) from start
- Shelter: Old Nic Cottage Shelter 99.1 mi (159.5 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Around the Mountains Cycle Trail
How long is Around the Mountains Cycle Trail?
Around the Mountains Cycle Trail is 112 mi (180.2 km) long. Most people take about 11 hr 15 min. It climbs 3,212 ft (979 m) in total, up to a high point of 2,369 ft (722 m).
How hard is Around the Mountains Cycle Trail?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Around the Mountains Cycle Trail?
Parking at the start, Free. 4 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Around the Mountains Cycle Trail?
Drinking water on the way at 10.8 mi (17.4 km), 47.7 mi (76.8 km), 47.7 mi (76.8 km). Toilets: 10.8 mi (17.4 km), 47.7 mi (76.8 km), 62.4 mi (100.4 km).
Is Around the Mountains Cycle Trail shaded?
No shade: full sun.
What can you do on Around the Mountains Cycle Trail?
Best for Road & touring bike.
Where can you eat near Around the Mountains Cycle Trail?
Food, 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from the start. 2 more places to eat. Shop: Shop, 0.8 mi (1.3 km).
Is this a good week for Around the Mountains Cycle Trail?
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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- Lookout Bootpack Otago · Easy · 0.3 mi (0.5 km)
- Calypso Rastus Burn Recreation Reserve · Moderate · 1.3 mi (2.1 km)
- Escalator Otago · Expert · 0.4 mi (0.6 km)
- The Highway Rastus Burn Recreation Reserve · Hard · 0.3 mi (0.5 km)
- Sunrise Face Rastus Burn Recreation Reserve · Hard · 0.3 mi (0.6 km)
GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap