Otago · Cross-country skiing

River Run

An out-and-back cross-country ski trail in Otago, New Zealand.

5.1 mi
round trip
1,489 ft
climb
5,569 ft
high point
Out and back
route

River Run is an out-and-back cross-country ski trail in Otago, New Zealand. It is 2.5 miles each way, 5.1 miles there and back. It runs between about 4,850 ft and 5,570 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,100 ft of climbing one way. It is mapped as a hard route. It is groomed for classic and skate skiing. The nearest town is Pisa Moorings, about 9.7 miles northwest of the start. There are 29 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. Distances, elevations and the trail shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Grooming and snow conditions change daily, so check the local trail report before you go.

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