Wooded Gully Track
- 2.9 mi
- round trip
- 3,253 ft
- climb
- 3,019 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Wooded Gully Track is an out-and-back trail, 2.9 miles each way (5.8 miles round trip) in Canterbury, New Zealand. It runs between about 1,060 ft and 3,020 ft above sea level, with roughly 2,080 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 8.5 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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