Mount Cotton Track
Canterbury, New Zealand
Out-and-back trail in Canterbury, New Zealand. Hiking.
- Distance
- 8.1 mi (13.1 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 3,153 ft (961 m)
- Est. Time
- 4 hr 15 min
- High point
- 4,806 ft (1,465 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Along the way
- Peak: Mount Cotton 8.1 mi (13.1 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Mount Cotton Track
How long is Mount Cotton Track?
Mount Cotton Track is 8.1 mi (13.1 km) long. Most people take about 4 hr 15 min. It climbs 3,153 ft (961 m) in total, up to a high point of 4,806 ft (1,465 m).
How hard is Mount Cotton Track?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Mount Cotton Track?
Parking at the start.
Are there water and toilets on Mount Cotton Track?
No water mapped: bring all you need. No toilets mapped.
Is Mount Cotton Track shaded?
No shade: full sun.
What can you do on Mount Cotton Track?
Best for Hiking.
Is this a good week for Mount Cotton Track?
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 Mount Cotton Track
- West Peak Hill Route Peak Hill Conservation Area · Moderate · 2.1 mi (3.3 km)
- Peak Hill Track Peak Hill Conservation Area · Hard · 3.5 mi (5.6 km)
- Back Run Canterbury · Moderate · 0.4 mi (0.6 km)
- Low Traverse Canterbury · Moderate · 0.4 mi (0.7 km)
- Cheeseman-Olympus Traverse Canterbury · Expert · 9.3 mi (15 km)
- TA08b Arthur's Pass to Rakaia River Canterbury · Expert · 42.9 mi (69.1 km)
- TA08c Rakaia River hazard bypass Canterbury · Expert · 38.6 mi (62.1 km)
- Hart Arboretum Yellow Loop Canterbury · Easy · 1.3 mi (2.1 km)
GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap