Lake Rere Track

Lake Rere Recreation Reserve, Otago, New Zealand / Aotearoa

8.4 miles (13.5 km) · 1,839 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	8.4 mi (13.5 km)
Elevation gain	1,839 ft (561 m)
Average gain	219 ft per mile (41 m per km)
Longest climb	2.1 mi, 460 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	28.3%
Runnable	58% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	9.7 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 1,839 ft (561 m) of elevation gain over 8.4 miles (13.5 km). That averages 219 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Lake Rere Track?

The difficulty score for Lake Rere Track is 9.7 of 100. That is harder than 73.5% 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 2.1 miles (3.3 km) and gains 460 ft (140 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 28.3%.