Otago · Hiking

Miners Route

1.1 mi
round trip
1,402 ft
climb
3,438 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Miners Route is an out-and-back trail, 1.1 miles each way (2.1 miles round trip) in Otago, New Zealand. It runs between about 2,620 ft and 3,440 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,110 ft of climbing one way. The nearest town is Arrowtown, about 1.3 miles northeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include German Hill, Mount Beetham and Feehly Hill. For camping, Arrowtown Holiday Park and Macetown Campsite are within about 6 miles. There are 6 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 Miners Route for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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