Canterbury · Hiking

Mt. Oxford Track

An out-and-back trail, 1.6 miles each way (3.2 miles round trip) in Canterbury, New Zealand.

1.6 mi
round trip
1,270 ft
climb
4,450 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Mt. Oxford Track is an out-and-back trail, 1.6 miles each way (3.2 miles round trip) in Canterbury, New Zealand. It runs between about 3,540 ft and 4,450 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,010 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 Oxford, about 8.9 miles northwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Mount Oxford and Oxford Hill. Ryde Falls is within about 3 miles. For camping, Ryde Falls Camp is within about 6 miles. There are 8 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

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