Red Pine Track
- 1.2 mi
- round trip
- 2,029 ft
- climb
- 2,029 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Red Pine Track is an out-and-back trail, 1.2 miles each way (2.5 miles round trip) in Canterbury, New Zealand. It runs between about 1,320 ft and 2,030 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,310 ft of climbing one way. It is a well-made walking path, fine for most hikers. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Cust, about 9.0 miles north of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Tawera / Mount Thomas and Bald Hills. For camping, Wooded Gully Campsite is within about 6 miles. There are 5 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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