West Coast · Hiking

Tuke River Route

An out-and-back trail, 0.5 miles each way (0.9 miles round trip) in West Coast, New Zealand.

0.5 mi
round trip
450 ft
climb
4,322 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Tuke River Route is an out-and-back trail, 0.5 miles each way (0.9 miles round trip) in West Coast, New Zealand. It runs between about 3,960 ft and 4,320 ft above sea level, with roughly 370 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding mountain hiking, with rocky or exposed stretches where you need sure footing. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Ross, about 11 miles south of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Kennaway Hill. 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 Tuke River Route for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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