Watson Creek Route
An out-and-back trail, 3.1 miles each way (6.2 miles round trip) in Tasman, New Zealand.
- 3.1 mi
- round trip
- 3,375 ft
- climb
- 4,153 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Watson Creek Route is an out-and-back trail, 3.1 miles each way (6.2 miles round trip) in Tasman, New Zealand. It runs between about 1,360 ft and 4,150 ft above sea level, with roughly 3,050 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding mountain hiking, with rocky or exposed stretches where you need sure footing. The nearest town is Murchison, about 18 miles southeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Mount Watson. 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 Watson Creek Route for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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