Te Araroa South Island — Section Arthur's Pass to Rakaia River: Arthur's Pass to Rakaia River north-bank trail terminus
~4 days · 46.8 mi · hard · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Te Araroa South Island — Section Arthur's Pass to Rakaia River: Arthur's Pass to Rakaia River north-bank trail terminus is known for
Section Arthur's Pass to Rakaia River of Te Araroa South Island is an official 72.3 km point-to-point section from Arthur's Pass to Rakaia River north-bank trail terminus.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 4,692 ft to 12,874 ft over 46.8 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 10.2 mi · 22%
- Downhill 25.1 mi · 54%
- Flat 11.2 mi · 24%
Ridgefold breaks every route into uphill, downhill, and flat — see the full per-day breakdown in the app.
How hard is the Te Araroa South Island — Section Arthur's Pass to Rakaia River: Arthur's Pass to Rakaia River north-bank trail terminus?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Te Araroa South Island — Section Arthur's Pass to Rakaia River: Arthur's Pass to Rakaia River north-bank trail terminus scores 17/100, a relative rating across the 1,243 trails we've mapped, blending distance, elevation gain, and steepness. It is a comparison within our set, not an official rating.
Frequently asked questions
How many days does the Te Araroa South Island — Section Arthur's Pass to Rakaia River: Arthur's Pass to Rakaia River north-bank trail terminus take?
Most backpackers hike the Te Araroa South Island — Section Arthur's Pass to Rakaia River: Arthur's Pass to Rakaia River north-bank trail terminus in about 4 days (3 nights out) over its 46.8 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Te Araroa South Island — Section Arthur's Pass to Rakaia River: Arthur's Pass to Rakaia River north-bank trail terminus?
The Te Araroa South Island — Section Arthur's Pass to Rakaia River: Arthur's Pass to Rakaia River north-bank trail terminus climbs roughly 4,583 ft total — about 98 ft per mile, topping out near 4,124 ft.
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Sources & attribution
Route geometry from OpenStreetMap, © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0. Stats are approximate and may differ from official surveys; permit rules and conditions change — verify with the managing authority before your trip. Last reviewed July 2026.