Sylvia Tops access track
An out-and-back trail, 1.7 miles each way (3.5 miles round trip) in Canterbury, New Zealand.
- 1.7 mi
- round trip
- 2,503 ft
- climb
- 4,420 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Sylvia Tops access track is an out-and-back trail, 1.7 miles each way (3.5 miles round trip) in Canterbury, New Zealand, inside Lewis Pass Scenic Reserve. It runs between about 2,050 ft and 4,420 ft above sea level, with roughly 2,400 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding mountain hiking, with rocky or exposed stretches where you need sure footing. Peaks within about 3 miles include Mephistopheles, Norma and Faust. Sylvia Falls is within about 3 miles. For camping, Boyle Campsite and Deer Valley Campsite are 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 Sylvia Tops access track for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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