West Coast · Hiking

Copland Pass Route

4.2 mi
round trip
5,900 ft
climb
6,982 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Copland Pass Route is an out-and-back trail, 4.2 miles each way (8.4 miles round trip) in West Coast, New Zealand, inside Westland Tai Poutini National Park. It runs between about 2,480 ft and 6,980 ft above sea level, with roughly 5,200 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding mountain hiking, with rocky or exposed stretches where you need sure footing. The nearest town is Aoraki / Mount Cook, about 6.9 miles northwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Scott Peak, Splinter Peak and Price Peak. For camping, Welcome Flat Hut Campsite and Bivouac site 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 Copland Pass Route for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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