Pylon Peak Summit Loop
DOC track · Bay of Plenty
Pylon Peak Summit Loop is a 3.9 km DOC tramping track in Bay of Plenty with 660 m of climbing and a high point of 725 m.
A strenuous but rewarding hike to the summit of Pylon Peak, offering great views. It can be combined with other tracks for a full day tramp.
Track stats
| Distance | 3.9 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 6-7 hr |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Advanced, Expert |
| Track type | Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 660 m |
| Elevation loss | 9 m |
| Highest point | 725 m |
| Lowest point | 61 m |
| Region | Bay of Plenty |
| Start | -37.55914, 175.75617 |
| End | -37.53897, 175.77805 |
Distance, elevation and the profile are worked out by TrailTreks from DOC's track line and the LINZ 8 m elevation model, from the start marker on the map. Time and difficulty are DOC's.
Elevation profile
GPX file
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Alerts and conditions
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Nearby DOC tracks
- Low-Level Loop (0.2 km away)
- High-Level Pack Track (0.3 km away)
- Te Aroha Summit Track (3.1 km away)
- Tui Mine Track (from Te Aroha Summit to town) (5.0 km away)
- Waipapa Track to Waitawheta Hut (5.7 km away)
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