Cloustons Mine Track
An out-and-back trail, 2.9 miles each way (5.9 miles round trip) in West Coast, New Zealand.
- 2.9 mi
- round trip
- 3,435 ft
- climb
- 4,823 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Cloustons Mine Track is an out-and-back trail, 2.9 miles each way (5.9 miles round trip) in West Coast, New Zealand, inside Kahurangi National Park. It runs between about 2,750 ft and 4,820 ft above sea level, with roughly 680 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. The nearest town is Ngātīmoti, about 10 miles west of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Gordons Pyramid, Mount Arthur and Winter Peak. For camping, Cobb River Campsite is within about 6 miles. There are 8 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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Conditions and forecast
Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Cloustons Mine Track for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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