Baldy Knob Route
DOC track · Canterbury
Baldy Knob Route is a 11.5 km DOC route in Canterbury with 567 m of climbing and a high point of 1,625 m.
This route provides a tramping link from the top of Otamatapaio Scenic Reserve to the Hawkdun Range.
Track stats
| Distance | 11.5 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 3-4 hours (Otamatapaio Scenic Reserve to Oteake Co |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Expert |
| Track type | Route |
| Elevation gain | 567 m |
| Elevation loss | 208 m |
| Highest point | 1,625 m |
| Lowest point | 1,110 m |
| Region | Canterbury |
| Start | -44.58037, 170.02279 |
| End | -44.62540, 169.93660 |
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
- Otamatapaio River easement (5.0 km away)
- Saddle Ridge Track (5.0 km away)
- Dog Gully Route (5.4 km away)
- Otamatakou Track (6.8 km away)
- Ewe Range Track (11.4 km away)
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