Lake Rere Track

Lake Rere Recreation Reserve, Otago, New Zealand / Aotearoa

8.4 miles (13.5 km) · 1,838 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Lake Rere Track is a 8.4-mile loop route in Lake Rere Recreation Reserve, Otago, New Zealand / Aotearoa, gaining 1,838 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 2.1 miles gaining 691 feet at an average 4.2% grade. About 58% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with mixed terrain and finishes with a gradual climb.

Route facts

Distance	8.4 mi (13.5 km)
Elevation gain	1,838 ft (560 m)
Average gain	218 ft per mile (41 m per km)
Longest climb	4.1 mi, 595 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	42.8%
Runnable	58% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	11.1 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	16%
Mild uphill	11%
Moderate uphill	8%
Steep uphill	21%
Mild downhill	23%
Moderate downhill	8%
Steep downhill	13%

Questions about Lake Rere Track

How much elevation gain does Lake Rere Track have?

Lake Rere Track has 1,838 ft (560 m) of elevation gain over 8.4 miles (13.5 km). That averages 218 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Lake Rere Track?

The difficulty score for Lake Rere Track is 11.1 of 100. That is harder than 73.6% of routes at a similar distance. About 58% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Lake Rere Track?

The longest climb on Lake Rere Track runs 4.1 miles (6.6 km) and gains 595 ft (181 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 42.8%.