Mount Fox
Westland Tai Poutini National Park, West Coast, New Zealand
Out-and-back trail in Westland Tai Poutini National Park, West Coast, New Zealand. Hiking.
- Distance
- 4.2 mi (6.8 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 3,806 ft (1,160 m)
- Est. Time
- 3 hr 15 min
- High point
- 4,354 ft (1,327 m)
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Along the way
- Peak: Mount Fox 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Mount Fox
How long is Mount Fox?
Mount Fox is 4.2 mi (6.8 km) long. Most people take about 3 hr 15 min. It climbs 3,806 ft (1,160 m) in total, up to a high point of 4,354 ft (1,327 m).
How hard is Mount Fox?
GoTrails rates it Hard, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Mount Fox?
Parking at the start.
Are there water and toilets on Mount Fox?
No water mapped: bring all you need. No toilets mapped.
Is Mount Fox shaded?
Partly shaded (61% under trees).
What can you do on Mount Fox?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near Mount Fox?
Betsey Jane, 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from the start. 2 more places to eat. Shop: Fox Glacier General Store, 1.6 mi (2.6 km).
Is this a good week for Mount Fox?
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 Fox
- Mount Fox Track Westland Tai Poutini National Park · Moderate · 2 mi (3.2 km)
- Te Weheka Walkway Westland Tai Poutini National Park · Easy · 2.7 mi (4.3 km)
- Te Weheka Cycleway Westland Tai Poutini National Park · Easy · 2.7 mi (4.3 km)
- Minnehaha Walk Westland Tai Poutini National Park · Easy · 0.6 mi (0.9 km)
- Lake Matheson Walk Westland Tai Poutini National Park · Easy · 1.9 mi (3 km)
- Copland Pass Route Westland Tai Poutini National Park · Expert · 8.4 mi (13.5 km)
- Miners' Tunnel Track West Coast · Moderate · 7.1 mi (11.4 km)
- Peter's Pool Walk Westland Tai Poutini National Park · Easy · 0.7 mi (1.1 km)
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