Canterbury · Hiking

Scotts Saddle Track

An out-and-back trail, 2.1 miles each way (4.2 miles round trip) in Canterbury, New Zealand.

2.1 mi
round trip
2,690 ft
climb
3,725 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Scotts Saddle Track is an out-and-back trail, 2.1 miles each way (4.2 miles round trip) in Canterbury, New Zealand, inside Pudding Hill Scenic Reserve. It runs between about 1,790 ft and 3,720 ft above sea level, with roughly 2,290 ft of climbing one way. 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 Methven, about 7.7 miles northwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Pudding Hill. For camping, Taylors Stream is within about 6 miles. There are 4 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 Scotts Saddle Track for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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