Avalanche Peak to Crow Hut Route
- 2.2 mi
- round trip
- 3,319 ft
- climb
- 5,936 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Avalanche Peak to Crow Hut Route is an out-and-back trail, 2.2 miles each way (4.4 miles round trip) in Canterbury, New Zealand, inside Arthur's Pass National Park. It runs between about 3,320 ft and 5,940 ft above sea level, with roughly 2,940 ft of climbing one way. The nearest town is Arthur's Pass, about 2.3 miles west of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Avalanche Peak, Lyell Peak and Mount Guinevere. Waimakariri Falls and Waimakariri Falls are within about 3 miles. For camping, Avalanche Creek Shelter Campsite and Greyneys are within about 6 miles. There are 12 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trails, access rules and conditions change, so check locally before you go.
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~4 min drive
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Conditions and forecast
Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Avalanche Peak to Crow Hut Route for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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