Canterbury · Hiking

Canyon Creek Route

2.7 mi
round trip: 2,016 ft
climb: 3,198 ft
high point: Out and back
route

Canyon Creek Route is an out-and-back trail, 2.7 miles each way (5.4 miles round trip) in Canterbury, New Zealand, inside Ahuriri Conservation Park. It runs between about 2,560 ft and 3,200 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,330 ft of climbing one way. It is a well-made walking path, fine for most hikers. Most of the way is dirt. Peaks within about 3 miles include Highlander Peak. 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 Canyon Creek Route for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.