Nelson · Hiking

Saddle Hill Route

3.4 mi
round trip
4,808 ft
climb
3,974 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Saddle Hill Route is an out-and-back trail, 3.4 miles each way (6.8 miles round trip) in Nelson, New Zealand, inside Mount Richmond Forest Park. It runs between about 1,700 ft and 3,970 ft above sea level, with roughly 790 ft of climbing one way. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Nelson, about 7.0 miles east of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Saddle Hill and Maungatapu. For camping, Maitai Valley Motor Camp is within about 6 miles. 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.

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Conditions and forecast

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Saddle Hill Route for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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