Canterbury · Hiking

Carlyle Hut Route

An out-and-back trail, 3.6 miles each way (7.2 miles round trip) in Canterbury, New Zealand.

3.6 mi
round trip
2,421 ft
climb
2,340 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Carlyle Hut Route is an out-and-back trail, 3.6 miles each way (7.2 miles round trip) in Canterbury, New Zealand. It runs between about 1,400 ft and 2,340 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,640 ft of climbing one way. The nearest town is Hanmer Springs, about 19 miles west of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Mount Kākāpō and Horseshoe Hill. 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 Carlyle Hut Route for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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