Marlborough · Hiking

Lake Chalice Route

3.5 mi
round trip: 5,577 ft
climb: 3,641 ft
high point: Out and back
route

Lake Chalice Route is an out-and-back trail, 3.5 miles each way (6.9 miles round trip) in Marlborough, New Zealand, inside Mount Richmond Forest Park. It runs between about 1,630 ft and 3,640 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,860 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 Hope, about 13 miles southeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Old Man, Old Man and Mount Rintoul. 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 Lake Chalice Route for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.