West Coast · Hiking

Griffin Creek track

An out-and-back trail, 3.4 miles each way (6.7 miles round trip) in West Coast, New Zealand.

3.4 mi
round trip
4,675 ft
climb
3,136 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Griffin Creek track is an out-and-back trail, 3.4 miles each way (6.7 miles round trip) in West Coast, New Zealand. It runs between about 350 ft and 3,140 ft above sea level, with roughly 3,240 ft of climbing one way. It is a well-made walking path, fine for most hikers. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Kumara, about 13 miles southeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Mount McInerney, Wilson Knob and Mount Treacy. There are 3 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.

  • NearbyCamp Creek Route · Mount Brown Hut Track · Newton Creek track

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Conditions and forecast

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Griffin Creek track for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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