Hodder Huts to Tapuae-o-Uenuku
An out-and-back trail, 3.0 miles each way (6.1 miles round trip) in Marlborough, New Zealand.
- 3.1 mi
- round trip
- 4,954 ft
- climb
- 9,348 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Hodder Huts to Tapuae-o-Uenuku is an out-and-back trail, 3.0 miles each way (6.1 miles round trip) in Marlborough, New Zealand, inside Tapuae O Uenuku Scenic Reserve. It runs between about 4,660 ft and 9,350 ft above sea level, with roughly 4,820 ft of climbing one way. It is alpine hiking on rough, exposed ground where you may need your hands for balance; it is for experienced hikers. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Muller Station, about 14 miles east of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Pinnacle, Mount Gladstone and Crows Nest. 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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