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-43.19, 171.57 · rel 19447683
-43.19, 171.57 · rel 19447683
TA08b Arthur's Pass to Rakaia River
69,1 km from Arthur's Pass (Bealy) to Rakaia River through alpine terrain and mountains.
Arthur's Pass (Bealy)
→
Rakaia River
linear
69,1km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Summit
Remote
Uncrowded
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02 · 2 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× Attraction
1× summit
On way to my olympus
Attraction ·
on the route
12,4 km
18%
Lake Hill
summit ·
397 m off route
69,1 km
100%
03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
TA08b Arthur's Pass to Rakaia River is 69.1 km long.
At an average walking pace, TA08b Arthur's Pass to Rakaia River takes approximately 17h 11min to complete.
No, TA08b Arthur's Pass to Rakaia River is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Arthur's Pass (Bealy) to Rakaia River. Plan ahead for return transport.
TA08b Arthur's Pass to Rakaia River starts at Arthur's Pass (Bealy).
TA08b Arthur's Pass to Rakaia River is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.
TA08b Arthur's Pass to Rakaia River is maintained and managed by Te Araroa.