Mount Arthur

Kahurangi National Park, Tasman, New Zealand / Aotearoa

10.5 miles (16.8 km) · 3,424 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Mount Arthur is a 10.5-mile loop route in Kahurangi National Park, Tasman, New Zealand / Aotearoa, gaining 3,424 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 4 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 5.0 miles gaining 2,841 feet at an average 10.2% grade. About 42% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	10.5 mi (16.8 km)
Elevation gain	3,424 ft (1,044 m)
Average gain	328 ft per mile (62 m per km)
Longest climb	5.0 mi, 2,710 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	41.5%
Runnable	42% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	15.8 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	18%
Mild uphill	13%
Moderate uphill	10%
Steep uphill	24%
Mild downhill	5%
Moderate downhill	6%
Steep downhill	25%

Questions about Mount Arthur

How much elevation gain does Mount Arthur have?

Mount Arthur has 3,424 ft (1,044 m) of elevation gain over 10.5 miles (16.8 km). That averages 328 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Mount Arthur?

The difficulty score for Mount Arthur is 15.8 of 100. That is harder than 84.8% of routes at a similar distance. About 42% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Mount Arthur?

The longest climb on Mount Arthur runs 5.0 miles (8.1 km) and gains 2,710 ft (826 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 41.5%.