West Coast · Hiking

Gerhardt Spur Route

1.3 mi
round trip
2,515 ft
climb
3,860 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Gerhardt Spur Route is an out-and-back trail, 1.3 miles each way (2.5 miles round trip) in West Coast, New Zealand. It runs between about 1,400 ft and 3,860 ft above sea level, with roughly 2,480 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Kaniere, about 16 miles southeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Allan Knob, Squall Peak and The Pinnacle. 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 Gerhardt Spur Route for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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