Lake Tekapo, Canterbury, New Zealand / Aotearoa
8.3 miles (13.4 km) · 1,240 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · trail · Route
Mount John Summit Circuit Track covers 8.3 miles across Lake Tekapo, Canterbury, New Zealand / Aotearoa. Runners face 1,240 feet of climbing with 1,908 feet of loss. Vertical rate measures 153 feet of gain per mile. The course is 71% runnable, with the remainder requiring hiking on steep or technical sections. Trail comprises the majority of the course. Technical difficulty: very hilly. This route ranks at the 54.72th percentile for difficulty among similar distances. Popular among trail runners and hikers seeking Canterbury adventures.
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