Tasman · Hiking

Dragon's Teeth High Traverse Route

An out-and-back trail, 4.9 miles each way (9.9 miles round trip) in Tasman, New Zealand.

4.9 mi
round trip: 8,116 ft
climb: 4,993 ft
high point: Out and back
route

Dragon's Teeth High Traverse Route is an out-and-back trail, 4.9 miles each way (9.9 miles round trip) in Tasman, New Zealand, inside Kahurangi National Park. It runs between about 3,860 ft and 4,990 ft above sea level, with roughly 4,090 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding alpine terrain with scrambling on exposed ground; it is for experienced, well-equipped hikers. The nearest town is Tākaka, about 15 miles southwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Mount Douglas, The Needle and Trident. 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 Dragon's Teeth High Traverse Route for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.