Hopeless Track
An out-and-back trail, 2.5 miles each way (4.9 miles round trip) in Tasman, New Zealand.
- 2.5 mi
- round trip
- 1,800 ft
- climb
- 3,341 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Hopeless Track is an out-and-back trail, 2.5 miles each way (4.9 miles round trip) in Tasman, New Zealand, inside Nelson Lakes National Park. It runs between about 2,360 ft and 3,340 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,380 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. The nearest town is Saint Arnaud, about 10 miles south of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include The Camel and Mount Hopeless. For camping, Camp spot and Angelus Hut Campsite are within about 6 miles. 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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Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Hopeless Track for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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