West Coast · Hiking

Mid Styx Track

An out-and-back trail, 1.2 miles each way (2.5 miles round trip) in West Coast, New Zealand.

1.3 mi
round trip
889 ft
climb
1,582 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Mid Styx Track 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 1,160 ft and 1,580 ft above sea level, with roughly 480 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 Kaniere, about 16 miles southeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Cairn Peak, Tyndalls Knob and Mount Brown. 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.

  • NearbyMount Brown Hut Track · Cedar Flat Track · Lake Kaniere Walkway

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Conditions and forecast

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Mid Styx Track for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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