Canterbury · Hiking

Misty Peaks Reserve Track

2.5 mi
one way
1,264 ft
climb
2,505 ft
high point
Point to point
route

Misty Peaks Reserve Track is a 2.5-mile point-to-point route in Canterbury, New Zealand. It runs between about 1,990 ft and 2,500 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,260 ft of climbing one way. It is a well-made walking path, fine for most hikers. Most of the way is dirt. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Akaroa, about 2.2 miles southeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Berard, Flag Peak and Stony Bay Peak. Newtons Waterfall and Lisa Falls are within about 3 miles. For camping, YMCA Campground is within about 6 miles. There are 35 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 Misty Peaks Reserve Track for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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