Lake Matheson MeanderBeginner
Submitted by Stephanie Berry
Front country - easily accessible
Loop
Undulating, small hills only
Native bushLakeside
Beginner
0:45 (Slow)
0:30 (Moderate)
0:20 (Fast)
-8.9%
+8.9%
Fastest Known Times (FKTs)
Please set your gender to see your position on the FKT leaderboards.
The more , the harder the FKT will be to beat. Learn about Fastest Known Times.
Description
Leaving the car park you head out on a well formed track toward the lake. Approx 700m from the track start you get to choose whether you wish to go clockwise or anti-clockwise around the lake ... this guide goes anti-clockwise.
It's a wide and easy undulating track with a couple of excellent view points of the mirror lake that invite you to stop and soak in the magic and take a few photos of the reflections. There's a couple of boardwalks and a few easy steps to climb up and down along the way. When you get back to the turnoff point and you haven't had enough you can head around again for a lap or two more or head back to the car the way you came.
When you're done have bite to eat at the cafe before heading back to Fox Glacier. I great wee run that the family can walk as well.
Trail Community
Features of interest
Lake Matheson was created about 14,000 years ago during glacial times when Fox Glacier retreated and the ice melted leaving a lake. Magnificent reflections of Mt Tasman and Mt Cook can be had on a good day.
Make Up of Run
Easy Single Track: 100%
Route Data
Reviews:
Overlapping Runs
The following trails overlap with this run to some degree. You may wish to combine them but please note that to qualify for FKTs on these runs you should record a separate Strava activity for each
Return of the Gault
Length: 8.00km
Photos:
Your Trail Wishlist
All the runs that are on your To Do list (no limit).
Add to wishlist view wishlistWild Explorers
I did it!-
Access
From Fox Glacier township take Cook Flat Road for approx. 5kms and then turn right into Lake Matheson Road and follow the signs to the carpark area.
Plenty of safe parking.
5 km
5 minutes
No
No
-
Staying Safe
Easy.
Non-existent.
Windproof jacket, First aid kit, Cellphone.
No water on the loop.
Cold in winter.
-
Post run indulgence
Lake Matheson Cafe
Lake Matheson
Convenient - Yummy food - Great serviceNeve Cafe
Fox Glacier Township
Great food and service -
Sponsor this trail
