Wilkin Valley - East Matukituki Traverse
- 12.1 mi
- round trip
- 7,783 ft
- climb
- 5,152 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Wilkin Valley - East Matukituki Traverse is an out-and-back trail, 12 miles each way (24 miles round trip) in Otago, New Zealand, inside Mount Aspiring National Park. It runs between about 2,060 ft and 5,150 ft above sea level, with roughly 3,410 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding mountain hiking, with rocky or exposed stretches where you need sure footing. Most of the way is dirt. Peaks within about 3 miles include Mount Twilight, Mount Lois and Mount Taurus. 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
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