Conical Hill
Mountain in Southland · 1,515 m
The hike up Conical Hill
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 Conical Hill?
Conical Hill is 1,515 m above sea level and lies in Southland. Its prominence is 118 m — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.
How long is the hike up Conical Hill?
From the nearest registered starting point it is about 12.2 km one way with 1,525 m of ascent. Expect around 9 h 10 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.
Where do you park for Conical Hill?
The nearest parking is the parking area northwest of the peak — 12.2 km on foot · ↑ 1,525 m · about 9 h 10 min round trip. Alternative: Routeburn Road End Car Park (east of the peak) (about 14.2 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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