Mount Cotton
Mountain in Canterbury · 1,470 m
The hike up Mount Cotton
The route starts at the nearest registered starting point — recommended parking for the shortest hike to the top.
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Frequently asked questions
How high is Mount Cotton?
Mount Cotton is 1,470 m above sea level and lies in Canterbury. Its prominence is 869 m — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.
How long is the hike up Mount Cotton?
From the nearest registered starting point it is about 13.0 km one way with 994 m of ascent. Expect around 7 h 26 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.
Where do you park for Mount Cotton?
The nearest parking is the parking area east of the peak — 13.0 km on foot · ↑ 994 m · about 7 h 26 min round trip. Alternative: the parking area northwest of the peak (about 13.0 km to the summit). In the Conquer app you get driving directions to the trailhead and a hiking route to the summit.
Can I log Mount Cotton in Conquer?
Yes — Mount Cotton is one of 5,687 peaks in New Zealand in Conquer. On the summit, open the app and tap to log the conquest — GPS verifies you're really there. No one has logged this peak yet — you could be the first.
Conquer Mount Cotton in the app
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