Canterbury · Hiking

Lake Clearwater Circuit Track

2.4 mi
round trip
664 ft
climb
2,230 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Lake Clearwater Circuit Track is an out-and-back trail, 2.4 miles each way (4.8 miles round trip) in Canterbury, New Zealand. It stays at about 2,230 ft above sea level and is close to flat. It is a well-made walking path, fine for most hikers. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Mount Somers, about 20 miles west of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Mount Guy. For camping, Freedom Camping for Self Contained Vehicles is within about 6 miles. There are 3 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. 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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~24 min drive

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Conditions and forecast

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Lake Clearwater Circuit Track for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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