Canterbury · Hiking

Mears Bush Track

0.7 mi
loop: 129 ft
climb: 1,042 ft
high point: Loop
route

Mears Bush Track is a 0.7-mile loop in Canterbury, New Zealand. It runs between about 980 ft and 1,040 ft above sea level, with roughly 130 ft of climbing over the route. It is a well-made walking path, fine for most hikers. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Oxford, about 1.9 miles west of the trailhead. For camping, West Oxford Reserve and Ryde Falls Camp 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.

Nearby · Link Track · Whare Route · Tarn Hut Track

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Conditions and forecast

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