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2,543 ft
Distance
50 ft
Climb
-183 ft
Descent
00:10:17
Avg time
-133 ft
Altitude change
1,050 ft
Altitude min
1,200 ft
Altitude max
1,200 ft
Altitude start
1,066 ft
Altitude end
-5.2%
Grade
-20.8%
Grade max
20.9%
Grade min
482 ft
Distance climb
1,962 ft
Distance down
98 ft
Distance flat
00:10:17
Avg time

Blue Pools Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mount Aspiring National Park
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Global Ranking
    #446710 in Hiking [+]
    • #443799 in Trail Running
  • National Ranking
    #4,952 in Hiking · New Zealand [+]
    • #5,005 in Trail Running
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Department of Conservation

Iconic track out to a suspension bridge that overlooks amazing turquoise and blue pools

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Blue Pools located?
      Blue Pools is located in Mount Aspiring National Park, New Zealand. It is part of the Mount Aspiring National Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -44.16432, 169.27652.
      ▼ How hard is Blue Pools?
      Blue Pools is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 5.2%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Blue Pools?
      Blue Pools has 50 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 183 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,050 ft to 1,200 ft.
      ▼ Is Blue Pools a point to point trail?
      Blue Pools is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Blue Pools?
      Blue Pools is 2,543 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Blue Pools?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Blue Pools. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Blue Pools? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Blue Pools are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to hike Blue Pools?
      The estimated time to hike Blue Pools is approximately 10 minutes. The trail is 2,543 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Blue Pools?
      Blue Pools has limited popularity data available. There have been 10 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 12 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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