The Three Passes
Canterbury, New Zealand
Point-to-point trail in Canterbury, New Zealand. Hiking.
- Distance
- 34.7 mi (55.9 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 8,389 ft (2,557 m)
- Est. Time
- 15 hr 25 min
- High point
- 5,719 ft (1,743 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Hut: Grassy Flat Hut 7.6 mi (12.3 km) from start
- Hut: Harman Hut 12 mi (19.3 km) from start
- Waterfall 14 mi (22.5 km) from start
- Historic site: Clough Memorial 16.3 mi (26.2 km) from start
- Hut: Park Morpeth Hut 17.3 mi (27.9 km) from start
- Hut: Carrington Hut 25 mi (40.2 km) from start
- Hut: Anti Crow Hut 30.1 mi (48.4 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about The Three Passes
How long is The Three Passes?
The Three Passes is 34.7 mi (55.9 km) long. Most people take about 15 hr 25 min. It climbs 8,389 ft (2,557 m) in total, up to a high point of 5,719 ft (1,743 m).
How hard is The Three Passes?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for The Three Passes?
Parking at the start. Closest lot to the start: Styx Track Car Park. 1 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on The Three Passes?
No water mapped: bring all you need. No toilets mapped.
Is The Three Passes shaded?
Partly shaded (38% under trees).
What can you do on The Three Passes?
Best for Hiking.
Is this a good week for The Three Passes?
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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GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap