Birch Creek access route
DOC track · Canterbury
Birch Creek access route is a 2.3 km DOC route in Canterbury with 84 m of climbing and a high point of 827 m.
This public access route travels along Birch Creek in the Ahuriri valley.
Track stats
| Distance | 2.3 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 1 hr one way |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Expert |
| Track type | Route |
| Elevation gain | 84 m |
| Elevation loss | 0 m |
| Highest point | 827 m |
| Lowest point | 738 m |
| Region | Canterbury |
| Start | -44.37220, 169.63428 |
| End | -44.38164, 169.61227 |
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
Download the Birch Creek access route GPX file (DOC's full track line with elevations) for your GPS or mapping app.
Alerts and conditions
Check current alerts on DOC before you go: tracks close for slips, floods, fire risk and pest control. The DOC page also has access, facilities and safety information.
Nearby DOC tracks
- East Ahuriri Track (6.3 km away)
- Hideaway Hut Route (6.3 km away)
- Melina Ridge Track (6.3 km away)
- Breast Hill Track (6.3 km away)
- Ahuriri Valley Track (14.2 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Birch Creek access route in the free TrailTreks: NZ Topo Maps app: LINZ topo maps that work with no signal, DOC huts, tracks and alerts, and mountain weather.