Canterbury · Hiking

Kowai River Track

3.0 mi
round trip
1,494 ft
climb
2,537 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Kowai River Track is an out-and-back trail, 3.0 miles each way (6.1 miles round trip) in Canterbury, New Zealand. It runs between about 2,050 ft and 2,540 ft above sea level, with roughly 510 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. Most of the way is grass. The nearest town is Castle Hill Village, about 6.6 miles southeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Mount Torlesse, Castle Hill Peak and Red 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 Kowai River Track for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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