Gibbs Route
An out-and-back trail, 3.0 miles each way (5.9 miles round trip) in Tasman, New Zealand.
- 3.0 mi
- round trip
- 3,590 ft
- climb
- 4,260 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Gibbs Route is an out-and-back trail, 3.0 miles each way (5.9 miles round trip) in Tasman, New Zealand, inside Kahurangi National Park. It runs between about 1,030 ft and 4,260 ft above sea level, with roughly 3,350 ft of climbing one way. The nearest town is Tapawera, about 14 miles west of the trailhead. Lutins Pool is within about 3 miles. For camping, Siberia Flat Campsite and Courthouse Flat Campsite 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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