Kokatahi Track
- 3.3 mi
- round trip
- 3,100 ft
- climb
- 3,419 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Kokatahi Track is an out-and-back trail, 3.3 miles each way (6.7 miles round trip) in West Coast, New Zealand. It runs between about 1,480 ft and 3,420 ft above sea level, with roughly 2,520 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 Arthur's Pass, about 17 miles west of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Mount Fitzgerald, Mount Griffiths and Commodore Peak. 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 Kokatahi Track for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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