Black Hill Track
An out-and-back trail, 3.1 miles each way (6.3 miles round trip) in Canterbury, New Zealand.
- 3.1 mi
- round trip
- 2,903 ft
- climb
- 3,941 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Black Hill Track is an out-and-back trail, 3.1 miles each way (6.3 miles round trip) in Canterbury, New Zealand. It runs between about 1,570 ft and 3,940 ft above sea level, with roughly 730 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Springfield, about 11 miles north of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Black Hill and Fosters Hill. For camping, Ryde Falls Camp is within about 6 miles. There are 4 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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Conditions and forecast
Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Black Hill Track for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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