Marlborough · Hiking

Mt Chisholm Track

1.6 mi
round trip
1,184 ft
climb
4,941 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Mt Chisholm Track is an out-and-back trail, 1.6 miles each way (3.2 miles round trip) in Marlborough, New Zealand, inside Molesworth Recreation Reserve. It runs between about 4,040 ft and 4,940 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,040 ft of climbing one way. The nearest town is Molesworth Station, about 2.8 miles west of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Mount Chisholm. For camping, Molesworth Cob Cottage Campsite is within about 6 miles. 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 Mt Chisholm Track for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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