Mount Somers Track (South Face)
Canterbury, New Zealand
Out-and-back trail in Canterbury, New Zealand. Hiking.
- Distance
- 6.9 mi (11.1 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 2,503 ft (763 m)
- Est. Time
- 3 hr 30 min
- High point
- 3,701 ft (1,128 m)
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Along the way
- Waterfall 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from start
- Waterfall 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from start
- Waterfall 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Mount Somers Track (South Face)
How long is Mount Somers Track (South Face)?
Mount Somers Track (South Face) is 6.9 mi (11.1 km) long. Most people take about 3 hr 30 min. It climbs 2,503 ft (763 m) in total, up to a high point of 3,701 ft (1,128 m).
How hard is Mount Somers Track (South Face)?
GoTrails rates it Hard, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Mount Somers Track (South Face)?
No parking mapped: check before you drive.
Are there water and toilets on Mount Somers Track (South Face)?
No water mapped: bring all you need. Toilets: Trailhead.
Is Mount Somers Track (South Face) shaded?
No shade: full sun.
What can you do on Mount Somers Track (South Face)?
Best for Hiking. Surface: dirt.
Is this a good week for Mount Somers Track (South Face)?
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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- Sidewinder Track Hakatere Conservation Park · Easy · 1 mi (1.7 km)
- (derelict 4WD track) Canterbury · Easy · 1.9 mi (3.1 km)
- Te Kiekie Route Canterbury · Moderate · 2.8 mi (4.5 km)
- Miner's Track Hakatere Conservation Park · Easy · 2.1 mi (3.3 km)
- Rhyolite Ridge Track Canterbury · Moderate · 2.8 mi (4.5 km)
- Mount Somers Summit Track Hakatere Conservation Park · Moderate · 2.4 mi (3.8 km)
- Mount Somers Track (South Face) Hakatere Conservation Park · Expert · 9.6 mi (15.4 km)
GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap