Kellys Track
An out-and-back trail, 3.1 miles each way (6.3 miles round trip) in West Coast, New Zealand.
- 3.1 mi
- round trip
- 3,965 ft
- climb
- 4,468 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Kellys Track is an out-and-back trail, 3.1 miles each way (6.3 miles round trip) in West Coast, New Zealand, inside Arthur's Pass National Park. It runs between about 1,160 ft and 4,470 ft above sea level, with roughly 3,620 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding mountain hiking, with rocky or exposed stretches where you need sure footing. The nearest town is Arthur's Pass, about 9.7 miles north of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Kellys Hill and Goat Hill. For camping, Jacksons Retreat - West Coast Holiday Park is within about 6 miles. 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.
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Conditions and forecast
Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Kellys Track for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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