Duffy Creek Route
- 1.2 mi
- round trip
- 1,349 ft
- climb
- 2,727 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Duffy Creek Route is an out-and-back trail, 1.2 miles each way (2.5 miles round trip) in West Coast, New Zealand. It runs between about 1,700 ft and 2,730 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,170 ft of climbing one way. The nearest town is Reefton, about 16 miles southeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Mount Haast, Mount Penneal and Mount Hunter. There are 2 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 Duffy Creek Route for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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