Rock Peak from Crown Saddle

Hike up to Rock Peak summit for a beautiful view of Queenstown and the surrounding area.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 7.66 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 20 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 394 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 392 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 1,476 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 1,082 m

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Description of the walk

Start: Park in the large car park at Crown Saddle.

(S/E) The path begins at the end of the car park by crossing a fence. Easy to follow, the route climbs in fairly wide switchbacks before leveling out a little towards the ridge.

(1) After walking around Rock Peak summit on your right, turn right at the junction to reach it.

(2) At the summit, enjoy the view before taking the same route back down to the car park. (S/E)

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 1,082 m - Departure car park
  2. 1 : km 3.49 - alt. 1,424 m - Intersection, turn right
  3. 2 : km 3.82 - alt. 1,471 m - Rock Peak
  4. S/E : km 7.66 - alt. 1,084 m - Car park

Notes

Start & Parking: Park in the large car park at Crown Saddle. Freedom camp for self-contained.

Terrain: Climb all the way. Cover up well as it's very exposed.

Reviews and comments

5 / 5
Based on 1 review

Reliability of the description
5 / 5
Ease of following the route
5 / 5
Route interest
5 / 5
Delphinium
Delphinium ★

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 09, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Very nice, easy walk to see the sunset. The view over several valleys is worth the effort 😉 and if you have a self-countained van it's possible to spend the night with a view at the start of the hike.

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