Avalanche Peak Route
DOC track · Canterbury
Avalanche Peak Route is a 5.7 km DOC tramping track in Canterbury with 1,041 m of climbing and a high point of 1,812 m.
Avalanche Peak is the only peak in Arthur's Pass that is marked by a poled route to the summit. The climb is 1,100 m vertical from the village and over just 2.5 km horizontal. On a fine day, you will be rewarded with grand views of the surrounding peaks.
Track stats
| Distance | 5.7 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | Various options, 3-4 hr to summit |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Advanced, Expert |
| Track type | Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 1,041 m |
| Elevation loss | 1,026 m |
| Highest point | 1,812 m |
| Lowest point | 761 m |
| Region | Canterbury |
| Start | -42.94076, 171.56145 |
| End | -42.93447, 171.55959 |
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
Walked by TrailTreks
We have walked this route or part of it. Our own GPS track, photos and stats: Avalanche Peak.
Huts near the track
- Crow Hut (1.6 km from the track)
Campsites near the track
- Avalanche Creek Shelter Campsite (0.1 km from the track)
GPX file
Download the Avalanche Peak Route GPX file (DOC's full track line with elevations) for your GPS or mapping app.
Alerts and conditions
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Nearby DOC tracks
- Millennium Walk (0.1 km away)
- Devils Punchbowl Walking Track (0.8 km away)
- Cons Track (0.8 km away)
- Mount Aicken Track (0.8 km away)
- Mount Bealey Track (0.9 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
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