Otago · Hiking

Mtount Cutten trail

An out-and-back trail, 0.6 miles each way (1.1 miles round trip) in Otago, New Zealand.

0.6 mi
round trip
521 ft
climb
1,671 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Mtount Cutten trail is an out-and-back trail, 0.6 miles each way (1.1 miles round trip) in Otago, New Zealand. It runs between about 1,220 ft and 1,670 ft above sea level, with roughly 30 ft of climbing one way. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Waitati, about 3.5 miles south of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Mount Cutten, Mount Martin and Mount Kettle. For camping, Portobello Village Tourist Park and Leith Valley Touring Park are within about 6 miles. There are 19 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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