Dusky Trail

Dusky Trail is an out-and-back trail, 4.5 miles each way (9.1 miles round trip) in Canterbury, New Zealand. It runs between about 1,680 ft and 2,160 ft above sea level, with roughly 520 ft of climbing one way. Most of the way is gravel. The nearest town is Twizel, about 3.5 miles northwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Boat Hill, Mount Ostler and The Pyramid. For camping, Lake Poaka Campsite and Twizel Holiday Park are 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.