Summit Track
Canterbury, New Zealand
Out-and-back trail in Canterbury, New Zealand. Hiking.
- Distance
- 3.8 mi (6.1 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 2,096 ft (639 m)
- Est. Time
- 2 hr 15 min
- High point
- 3,189 ft (972 m)
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Questions about Summit Track
How long is Summit Track?
Summit Track is 3.8 mi (6.1 km) long. Most people take about 2 hr 15 min. It climbs 2,096 ft (639 m) in total, up to a high point of 3,189 ft (972 m).
How hard is Summit Track?
GoTrails rates it Hard, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Summit Track?
Parking at the start.
Are there water and toilets on Summit Track?
No water mapped: bring all you need. Toilets: Trailhead.
Is Summit Track shaded?
Mostly shaded (96% under trees).
What can you do on Summit Track?
Best for Hiking. Surface: dirt.
Is this a good week for Summit 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.
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- Saddle Track Canterbury · Moderate · 2.8 mi (4.5 km)
- Blowhard Track Canterbury · Expert · 9.5 mi (15.3 km)
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- Whare Route Canterbury · Hard · 4.8 mi (7.7 km)
- Pinchgut Hut Route Canterbury · Hard · 6.3 mi (10.1 km)
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