Canterbury · Hiking

High Peak Road

An out-and-back trail, 5.3 miles each way (11 miles round trip) in Canterbury, New Zealand.

5.3 mi
round trip: 3,027 ft
climb: 2,075 ft
high point: Out and back
route

High Peak Road is an out-and-back trail, 5.3 miles each way (11 miles round trip) in Canterbury, New Zealand. It runs between about 1,150 ft and 2,080 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,720 ft of climbing one way. It is a well-made walking path, fine for most hikers. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Whitecliffs, about 4.7 miles west of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Pullwool Peak, Low Mount and Mount Etna. For camping, Whitecliffs Domain and Glenroy Lodge 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.

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Conditions and forecast

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at High Peak Road for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.