Canterbury · Hiking

Mt Grey Shortcut Track

0.8 mi
round trip
970 ft
climb
2,239 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Mt Grey Shortcut Track is an out-and-back trail, 0.8 miles each way (1.6 miles round trip) in Canterbury, New Zealand. It runs between about 1,960 ft and 2,240 ft above sea level, with roughly 440 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Amberley, about 9.6 miles west of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Mount Grey / Maukatere and Rocks. For camping, Grey River Campsite is within about 6 miles. There are 6 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 Mt Grey Shortcut Track for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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