Minchin Pass Route
Arthur's Pass National Park, West Coast, New Zealand
Out-and-back trail in Arthur's Pass National Park, West Coast, New Zealand. Hiking.
- Distance
- 12.4 mi (20 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 3,999 ft (1,219 m)
- Est. Time
- 6 hr
- High point
- 3,707 ft (1,130 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Along the way
- Hut: Minchin Bivouac 7.6 mi (12.2 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Minchin Pass Route
How long is Minchin Pass Route?
Minchin Pass Route is 12.4 mi (20 km) long. Most people take about 6 hr. It climbs 3,999 ft (1,219 m) in total, up to a high point of 3,707 ft (1,130 m).
How hard is Minchin Pass Route?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Minchin Pass Route?
No parking mapped: check before you drive.
Are there water and toilets on Minchin Pass Route?
No water mapped: bring all you need. No toilets mapped.
Is Minchin Pass Route shaded?
Partly shaded (35% under trees).
What can you do on Minchin Pass Route?
Best for Hiking.
Is this a good week for Minchin Pass Route?
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.
Trails near Minchin Pass Route
- Townsend Hut Track Arthur's Pass National Park · Hard · 4 mi (6.5 km)
- Kiwi Hut Track West Coast · Easy · 0.4 mi (0.6 km)
- Upper Trent River West Coast · Moderate · 3.2 mi (5.2 km)
- (route only) Arthur's Pass National Park · Hard · 3.3 mi (5.2 km)
- Bigtops Track Arthur's Pass National Park · Hard · 2.6 mi (4.1 km)
- Otehake Track Arthur's Pass National Park · Expert · 12.1 mi (19.4 km)
- Lake Minchin Track Arthur's Pass National Park · Moderate · 4.3 mi (6.9 km)
- Poulter Track Arthur's Pass National Park · Easy · 0.9 mi (1.5 km)
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