Doubtful Valley Track
An out-and-back trail, 6.8 miles each way (14 miles round trip) in Canterbury, New Zealand.
- 6.8 mi
- round trip
- 2,186 ft
- climb
- 2,316 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Doubtful Valley Track is an out-and-back trail, 6.8 miles each way (14 miles round trip) in Canterbury, New Zealand. It runs between about 1,720 ft and 2,320 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,380 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. Peaks within about 3 miles include Mount Garfield. For camping, Boyle Campsite is within about 6 miles. 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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Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Doubtful Valley Track for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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