Shotover Saddle Route
- 1.7 mi
- round trip
- 3,624 ft
- climb
- 4,953 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Shotover Saddle Route is an out-and-back trail, 1.6 miles each way (3.3 miles round trip) in Otago, New Zealand. It runs between about 1,370 ft and 4,950 ft above sea level, with roughly 3,600 ft of climbing one way. Peaks within about 3 miles include Red Rock, Glengyle Peak and Mount Tyndall. Brides Veil Waterfall and Heads Leap are within about 3 miles. For camping, Aspiring Campsite and Spot for a tent are 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 Shotover Saddle Route for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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