Otago · Hiking

Earnslaw Burn Track

7.8 mi
round trip: 3,571 ft
climb: 3,122 ft
high point: Out and back
route

Earnslaw Burn Track is an out-and-back trail, 7.8 miles each way (16 miles round trip) in Otago, New Zealand. It runs between about 1,240 ft and 3,120 ft above sea level, with roughly 2,720 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding mountain hiking, with rocky or exposed stretches where you need sure footing. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Glenorchy, about 7.7 miles north of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Camp Hill and Mount Alfred / Ari. For camping, Diamond Lake Campsite and Rock bivouac are 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 Earnslaw Burn Track for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.