Mt Nimrod Trail
Photo: David Nind, CC0 (via Wikimedia Commons)- 1.9 mi
- loop
- 1,752 ft
- climb
- 2,091 ft
- high point
- Loop
- route
Mt Nimrod Trail is a 1.9-mile loop in Canterbury, New Zealand, inside Mt Nimrod Scenic Reserve. It runs between about 1,150 ft and 2,090 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,750 ft of climbing over the route. It is demanding mountain hiking, with rocky or exposed stretches where you need sure footing. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Cave, about 9.4 miles southwest of the trailhead. For camping, Mt Nimrod 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 Mt Nimrod Trail for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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