Whitcombe Valley Track
- 9.7 mi
- round trip
- 5,488 ft
- climb
- 2,962 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Whitcombe Valley Track is an out-and-back trail, 9.7 miles each way (19 miles round trip) in West Coast, New Zealand. It runs between about 800 ft and 2,960 ft above sea level, with roughly 3,940 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. The nearest town is Ross, about 16 miles southeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Little Hill, Mount Browne and Cropp Knob. There are 3 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 Whitcombe Valley Track for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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