Canterbury · Hiking

West Ascent Mt Guy

1.9 mi
round trip
1,749 ft
climb
4,307 ft
high point
Out and back
route

West Ascent Mt Guy is an out-and-back trail, 1.9 miles each way (3.8 miles round trip) in Canterbury, New Zealand. It runs between about 2,860 ft and 4,310 ft above sea level, with roughly 160 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 Mount Somers, about 18 miles northwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Mount Guy and Dogs Hill. For camping, Freedom Camping for Self Contained Vehicles 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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Conditions and forecast

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at West Ascent Mt Guy for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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