West Coast · Hiking

Upper Trent River

1.6 mi
round trip
1,104 ft
climb
3,517 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Upper Trent River is an out-and-back trail, 1.6 miles each way (3.2 miles round trip) in West Coast, New Zealand. It runs between about 2,800 ft and 3,520 ft above sea level, with roughly 210 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. The nearest town is Moana, about 19 miles southeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Mount Dixon, Mount Elizabeth and Mount Wilson. 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 Upper Trent River for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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