Milford Track

Southland District, Southland, New Zealand / Aotearoa

35.6 miles (57.3 km) · 8,629 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · trail · Route

The Milford Track is a 35.6 mile route in Southland District, Southland, New Zealand / Aotearoa. The course features 9,045 feet of elevation gain and 8,783 feet of descent. The most significant ascent covers 6.4 miles and gains 2,574 feet. Vertical rate measures 258 feet of gain per mile. Approximately 61% of the route is runnable. The route follows trail surfaces. Technical difficulty: mountainous. This route ranks at the 76.5th percentile for difficulty among similar distances. This point-to-point route attracts trail runners and hikers exploring Southland's mountain terrain.

Route facts

Distance	35.6 mi (57.3 km)
Elevation gain	8,629 ft (2,630 m)
Average gain	242 ft per mile (46 m per km)
Longest climb	6.3 mi, 608 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	89%
Runnable	61% of the route
Climbs / descents	6 climbs, 4 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	10.8 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Point to Point
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	14%
Mild uphill	22%
Moderate uphill	9%
Steep uphill	16%
Mild downhill	19%
Moderate downhill	7%
Steep downhill	14%

Questions about Milford Track

How much elevation gain does Milford Track have?

Milford Track has 8,629 ft (2,630 m) of elevation gain over 35.6 miles (57.3 km). That averages 242 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Milford Track?

The difficulty score for Milford Track is 10.8 of 100. That is harder than 72.6% of routes at a similar distance. About 61% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Milford Track?

The longest climb on Milford Track runs 6.3 miles (10.1 km) and gains 608 ft (185 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 89%.