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Trails
Trails in Arthur's Pass National Park
Compare distance, typical time, difficulty, and trail details.
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Scott's Track
Less steep alpine ridge to Avalanche Peak with big views
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Devil's Punchbowl Walking Track
Short, stair-filled walk to a thunderous 131 m waterfall
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Bealey Spur Track
Gentle climb to big Waimakariri views and a rustic 1925 hut.
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Mt Cassidy–Blimit Traverse
Steep alpine ridge day linking Mt Cassidy and Blimit via Temple Basin.
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Otira Valley Track
Short alpine valley to a tiny bridge with big Southern Alps views
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Temple Basin Track
Short, steep climb to big alpine views and a quirky ski basin shelterChallenging
Mt Barron Route
Steep, scrambly West Coast grind to huge summit views
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Mt Binser Track
Classic two-day loop over Binser Saddle with real backcountry feel
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Woolshed Hill Track
Steep beech forest climb to big valley views and a topside tarn.
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Mt Bealey Route
Steep skyline push to big views with optional Avalanche Peak link.
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Edwards Hut Route
Rugged river-valley tramp to a classic backcountry hut
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Bealey Valley Track
Quick forest stroll to Bealey Chasm and Mt Rolleston views
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Carroll Hut Track
Short, steep grunt to a 10‑bunk hut with huge Kelly Range views
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Mt Aicken Track
Big-effort climb from bush to tussock with real alpine payoff
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Arthur's Pass Walking Track
Easy village-to-summit sampler with beech forest, falls, and history.
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Mt Philistine via Otira Valley
Short approach, big alpine punch: bluffs, scree, and glacier views
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Millennium Walk / Avalanche Creek Falls
Quick village stroll to a lit waterfall and stone bridge views
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Dobson Nature Walk
Short alpine garden stroll with big mountain views
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Bridal Veil Walk
Short beech forest stroll to a distant view of Bridal Veil FallsEasy
Arthur's Pass Alpine Garden
Tiny roadside garden to learn local alpine plants
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