Mt Misery Route
An out-and-back trail, 2.1 miles each way (4.3 miles round trip) in Tasman, New Zealand.
- 2.2 mi
- round trip
- 3,706 ft
- climb
- 5,056 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Mt Misery Route is an out-and-back trail, 2.1 miles each way (4.3 miles round trip) in Tasman, New Zealand, inside Nelson Lakes National Park. It runs between about 1,530 ft and 5,060 ft above sea level, with roughly 3,610 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 13 miles southwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Mount Hutton and Mount Misery. For camping, Angelus Hut Campsite is within about 6 miles. There are 3 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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Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Mt Misery Route for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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