Conical Hill
Mountain in Otago · 305 m
The hike up Conical Hill
The route starts at Middlemarch Trailhead Car Park — recommended parking for the shortest hike to the top.
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Frequently asked questions
How high is Conical Hill?
Conical Hill is 305 m above sea level and lies in Otago. Its prominence is 48 m — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.
How long is the hike up Conical Hill?
From Middlemarch Trailhead Car Park it is about 6.5 km one way with 129 m of ascent. Expect around 3 h 12 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.
Where do you park for Conical Hill?
The nearest parking is Middlemarch Trailhead Car Park (west of the peak) — 6.5 km on foot · ↑ 129 m · about 3 h 12 min round trip. Alternative: Middlemarch (west of the peak) (about 6.9 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 Conical Hill in Conquer?
Yes — Conical Hill 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 Conical Hill in the app
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