Otago · Hiking

Rock Peak Track To Tuhoys Saddle

8.0 mi
round trip: 4,452 ft
climb: 5,229 ft
high point: Out and back
route

Rock Peak Track To Tuhoys Saddle is an out-and-back trail, 8.0 miles each way (16 miles round trip) in Otago, New Zealand, inside Pisa Conservation Area. It runs between about 3,770 ft and 5,230 ft above sea level, with roughly 2,670 ft of climbing one way. It is a well-made walking path, fine for most hikers. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Arrowtown, about 10 miles east of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Queensberry Hill. 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 Rock Peak Track To Tuhoys Saddle for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.