Moss Pass Route
An out-and-back trail, 2.9 miles each way (5.7 miles round trip) in Tasman, New Zealand.
- 2.9 mi
- round trip
- 5,729 ft
- climb
- 5,835 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Moss Pass Route is an out-and-back trail, 2.9 miles each way (5.7 miles round trip) in Tasman, New Zealand, inside Nelson Lakes National Park. It runs between about 2,490 ft and 5,840 ft above sea level, with roughly 2,150 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding mountain hiking, with rocky or exposed stretches where you need sure footing. The nearest town is Saint Arnaud, about 20 miles southwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Mount Franklin. Waterfall Yulia is within about 3 miles. For camping, Rock Bivy and Camp spot 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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Conditions and forecast
Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Moss Pass Route for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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