Canterbury · Hiking

Lake Minchin Track

2.2 mi
round trip
1,364 ft
climb
2,718 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Lake Minchin Track is an out-and-back trail, 2.1 miles each way (4.3 miles round trip) in Canterbury, New Zealand, inside Arthur's Pass National Park. It runs between about 2,250 ft and 2,720 ft above sea level, with roughly 830 ft of climbing one way. It is a well-made walking path, fine for most hikers. The nearest town is Arthur's Pass, about 14 miles northeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Green Hill, Scarface Mountain and Castle Hill. For camping, Casey 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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Conditions and forecast

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

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