Otago · Cross-country skiing

#Skyline (Upper Hanging Valley)

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

4.0 mi
round trip
1,171 ft
climb
5,029 ft
high point
Out and back
route

#Skyline (Upper Hanging Valley) is an out-and-back cross-country ski trail in Otago, New Zealand. It is 2.0 miles each way, 4.0 miles there and back. It runs between about 4,900 ft and 5,030 ft above sea level, with roughly 610 ft of climbing one way. It is mapped as a moderate route. It is groomed for classic and skate skiing. The nearest town is Pisa Moorings, about 9.4 miles northwest of the start. There are 28 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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