West Coast Wilderness Trail
West Coast, New Zealand
Point-to-point trail in West Coast, New Zealand. Road & touring bike.
- Distance
- 81.9 mi (131.8 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 2,707 ft (825 m)
- Est. Time
- 8 hr 20 min
- High point
- 1,089 ft (332 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Viewpoint: Mawhera Quay 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from start
- Historic site: Railway Q wagons 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from start
- Beach: Kararo Beach 3.8 mi (6.1 km) from start
- Campsite: Greymouth Top 10 Holiday Park 4 mi (6.4 km) from start
- Campsite: Greymouth Kiwi Holiday Park 5.8 mi (9.4 km) from start
- Shelter 10.2 mi (16.5 km) from start
- Shelter 10.4 mi (16.7 km) from start
- Campsite 21.3 mi (34.3 km) from start
- Attraction: Karamea reservoir 23.7 mi (38.2 km) from start
- Shelter 23.8 mi (38.3 km) from start
- Shelter 30.4 mi (49 km) from start
- Picnic area: Trappers Rest 31.3 mi (50.3 km) from start
- Campsite: Trappers Rest 31.3 mi (50.4 km) from start
- Emergency phone 31.4 mi (50.5 km) from start
- Picnic area 39 mi (62.8 km) from start
- Shelter 41.6 mi (66.9 km) from start
- Attraction: Aqueduct 49.1 mi (79.1 km) from start
- Shelter 50.2 mi (80.8 km) from start
- Shelter 50.2 mi (80.8 km) from start
- Shelter 53.5 mi (86.1 km) from start
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Questions about West Coast Wilderness Trail
How long is West Coast Wilderness Trail?
West Coast Wilderness Trail is 81.9 mi (131.8 km) long. Most people take about 8 hr 20 min. It climbs 2,707 ft (825 m) in total, up to a high point of 1,089 ft (332 m).
How hard is West Coast Wilderness Trail?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for West Coast Wilderness Trail?
Parking at the start, Free, 7 spaces. 25 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on West Coast Wilderness Trail?
Drinking water on the way at 38.9 mi (62.6 km). Toilets: Trailhead, 0.2 mi (0.3 km), 21.3 mi (34.3 km), 30.5 mi (49 km).
Is West Coast Wilderness Trail shaded?
Partly shaded (46% under trees).
What can you do on West Coast Wilderness Trail?
Best for Road & touring bike.
Where can you eat near West Coast Wilderness Trail?
The Speights Ale House, 0 mi (0.1 km) from the start. 2 more places to eat. Shop: Woolworths, 0.1 mi (0.1 km). 3 picnic spots.
Is this a good week for West Coast Wilderness Trail?
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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- Croesus Knob Trail Roaring Meg Ecological Area · Easy · 0.3 mi (0.5 km)
- Lake Brunner Scenic Trail West Coast · Easy · 9.5 mi (15.3 km)
- Lake Brunner Scenic Trail West Coast · Easy · 9.5 mi (15.3 km)
- West Coast Wilderness Trail Okuku Scenic Reserve · Easy · 1.4 mi (2.2 km)
- Valenski Track Moana Scenic Reserve · Easy · 0.7 mi (1.1 km)
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