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Isthmus Peak Track

Intermediate/Difficult
 4.7 (3)

A powerful trail that leads to big view of Lake Wanaka and Lake Hawea


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Map Key

5.3

Miles

8.5

KM

Point to Point

4,547' 1,386 m

High

1,239' 378 m

Low

3,444' 1,050 m

Up

145' 44 m

Down

13%

Avg Grade (7°)

49%

Max Grade (26°)

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Features Lake · Views

Description

From the parking lot, the trail follows a tree lined drainage for a mile before it cuts across the grassy hillside.

After arriving at the next drainage the trail switchbacks it's way for the next couple of miles.

As you continue up, the environment gets starker and provides some beautifully sculpted landscapes.

Finally as you top out stay right as you meet the Glen Dene Ridge Track and will be greeted with vast 360-degree views at the summit of Isthmus Peak.

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Shared By:

Russell Hobart

Trail Ratings

  4.7 from 3 votes

#3

in South Island

#7591

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  4.7 from 3 votes
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#3

in South Island

#80

in New Zealand

#7,591

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Folded hills along the trail
Oct 3, 2019 near Makarora, NZ
Looking toward Lake Hawea
Oct 3, 2019 near Makarora, NZ

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Jan 6, 2020
Emily Nichols
5.3mi — 3h 30m