Ball Pass Crossing
Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park, Canterbury, New Zealand
Out-and-back trail in Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park, Canterbury, New Zealand. Hiking.
- Distance
- 16.4 mi (26.3 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 9,085 ft (2,769 m)
- Est. Time
- 9 hr 55 min
- High point
- 6,959 ft (2,121 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Along the way
- Campsite: Bivouac site 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from start
- Campsite 6.9 mi (11.1 km) from start
- Hut: Caroline Hut 12.1 mi (19.5 km) from start
- Hut: Ball Hut 16.4 mi (26.3 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Ball Pass Crossing
How long is Ball Pass Crossing?
Ball Pass Crossing is 16.4 mi (26.3 km) long. Most people take about 9 hr 55 min. It climbs 9,085 ft (2,769 m) in total, up to a high point of 6,959 ft (2,121 m).
How hard is Ball Pass Crossing?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Ball Pass Crossing?
No parking mapped: check before you drive.
Are there water and toilets on Ball Pass Crossing?
Drinking water on the way at 12.1 mi (19.5 km). No toilets mapped.
Is Ball Pass Crossing shaded?
No shade: full sun.
What can you do on Ball Pass Crossing?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near Ball Pass Crossing?
1 picnic spots.
Is this a good week for Ball Pass Crossing?
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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- Sealy Tarns Track Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park · Moderate · 2.3 mi (3.8 km)
- Kea Point Track Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park · Easy · 3.4 mi (5.5 km)
- Mueller Hut Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park · Expert · 8.1 mi (13.1 km)
- Hooker Valley Track Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park · Hard · 9.6 mi (15.4 km)
- Gouvernors Bush Walk Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park · Easy · 1 mi (1.6 km)
- Ball Hut Track Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park · Expert · 11.9 mi (19.2 km)
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