Marlborough · Hiking

Lake Chalice track

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1.5 mi
round trip: 2,527 ft
climb: 3,873 ft
high point: Out and back
route

Lake Chalice track is an out-and-back trail, 1.5 miles each way (3.0 miles round trip) in Marlborough, New Zealand, inside Mount Richmond Forest Park. It runs between about 2,510 ft and 3,870 ft above sea level, with roughly 590 ft of climbing one way. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Wairau Valley, about 9.8 miles west of the trailhead. There are 2 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.

Nearby · Rocks Hut To Dun Saddle Route · Old Man Route · Timms Creek Track

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Lake Chalice Hut

~2 min drive

SEE

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RIDE

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Conditions and forecast

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Lake Chalice track for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.