Glen Dene Ridge Track
- 17.7 mi
- round trip
- 8,446 ft
- climb
- 4,749 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Glen Dene Ridge Track is an out-and-back trail, 18 miles each way (35 miles round trip) in Otago, New Zealand. It runs between about 910 ft and 4,750 ft above sea level, with roughly 2,490 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. The nearest town is Lake Hāwea, about 10 miles north of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Isthmus Peak. For camping, Kidds Bush Reserve Campsite 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 Glen Dene Ridge Track for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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