Lucretia Hut route
- 1.2 mi
- round trip
- 724 ft
- climb
- 2,282 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Lucretia Hut route is an out-and-back trail, 1.2 miles each way (2.5 miles round trip) in Canterbury, New Zealand, inside Lewis Pass Scenic Reserve. It runs between about 2,140 ft and 2,280 ft above sea level, with roughly 400 ft of climbing one way. It is a well-made walking path, fine for most hikers. Peaks within about 3 miles include Norma. For camping, Boyle Campsite and Deer Valley Campsite are within about 6 miles. There are 4 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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Conditions and forecast
Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Lucretia Hut route for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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