Rakiura Track

Southland District, Southland, New Zealand / Aotearoa

21.4 miles (34.5 km) · 3,483 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Rakiura Track is a 21.4-mile loop route in Southland District, Southland, New Zealand / Aotearoa, gaining 3,504 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 6 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 2.7 miles gaining 836 feet at an average 4.0% grade. About 69% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with mixed terrain.

Route facts

Distance	21.4 mi (34.5 km)
Elevation gain	3,483 ft (1,062 m)
Average gain	162 ft per mile (31 m per km)
Longest climb	4.2 mi, 598 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	23.3%
Runnable	69% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	7.4 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	16%
Mild uphill	21%
Moderate uphill	10%
Steep uphill	11%
Mild downhill	20%
Moderate downhill	12%
Steep downhill	10%

Questions about Rakiura Track

How much elevation gain does Rakiura Track have?

Rakiura Track has 3,483 ft (1,062 m) of elevation gain over 21.4 miles (34.5 km). That averages 162 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Rakiura Track?

The difficulty score for Rakiura Track is 7.4 of 100. That is harder than 57.6% of routes at a similar distance. About 69% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Rakiura Track?

The longest climb on Rakiura Track runs 4.2 miles (6.7 km) and gains 598 ft (182 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 23.3%.