New ZealandNelsonLittle Twin

Little Twin

Mountain in Nelson · 1,143 m

1,143 m
Elevation
399 m
Prominence
13.3 km
Hike length one way
-41.3361, 173.3936
Coordinates (N, E)

The hike up Little Twin

13.3 km
one way
1,400 m
of ascent
8 h 44 min
round trip

The route starts at Rasteplass — recommended parking for the shortest hike to the top.

34 m13.3 km · 1,138 m

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Parking and starting point

1RasteplassRecommended
parking · northwest of the peak
13.3 km on foot · ↑ 1,400 m · about 8 h 44 min round trip
Directions in Google Maps ↗
2Parking area
parking · northwest of the peak
about 13.7 km to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗
3Parking area
parking · northwest of the peak
about 14.3 km to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗

Check signage and any parking fees on site.

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Frequently asked questions

How high is Little Twin?

Little Twin is 1,143 m above sea level and lies in Nelson. Its prominence is 399 m — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.

How long is the hike up Little Twin?

From Rasteplass it is about 13.3 km one way with 1,400 m of ascent. Expect around 8 h 44 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.

Where do you park for Little Twin?

The nearest parking is Rasteplass (northwest of the peak) — 13.3 km on foot · ↑ 1,400 m · about 8 h 44 min round trip. Alternative: the parking area northwest of the peak (about 13.7 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 Little Twin in Conquer?

Yes — Little Twin 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 Little Twin in the app

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