Queenstown-Lakes District, Otago, New Zealand / Aotearoa
32.5 miles (52.3 km) · 5,601 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · trail · Route
The Gillespie Pass route traverses 32.5 miles through Queenstown-Lakes District, Otago, New Zealand / Aotearoa. Elevation gain totals 5,601 feet, with 5,697 feet of descent. The largest climb extends 3.4 miles, gaining 2,925 feet. The course averages 179 feet of vertical gain per mile. About 71% of the distance is runnable terrain. Terrain is predominantly trail. Terrain difficulty is rated as very hilly. Difficulty is rated 11.2 out of 10, placing it in the 68.16th percentile. The route draws trail runners and hikers interested in technical terrain in Otago.
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