Queenstown-Lakes District, Otago, New Zealand / Aotearoa
36.9 miles (59.3 km) · 4,705 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route
Caples Greenstone Track covers 36.9 miles across Queenstown-Lakes District, Otago, New Zealand / Aotearoa. Runners face 4,705 feet of climbing with 4,695 feet of loss. The most significant ascent covers 5.5 miles and gains 456 feet. Vertical rate measures 131 feet of gain per mile. The course is 78% runnable, with the remainder requiring hiking on steep or technical sections. Trail comprises the majority of the course. Technical difficulty: very hilly. This route ranks at the 81.6th percentile for difficulty among similar distances. Popular among trail runners and hikers seeking Otago adventures.
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