West Coast · Hiking

Totara River Route

2.0 mi
round trip: 1,022 ft
climb: 560 ft
high point: Out and back
route

Totara River Route is an out-and-back trail, 2.0 miles each way (4.0 miles round trip) in West Coast, New Zealand. It runs between about 350 ft and 560 ft above sea level, with roughly 580 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 Ross, about 7.4 miles south of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Bald Hill, Kennaway Hill and Fraser Peak. 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.

Nearby · Hokitika Gorge Walkway · Yeats Ridge Track · Cedar Flat Track

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Conditions and forecast

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Totara River Route for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.