Canyon Creek Track
DOC track · Canterbury
Canyon Creek Track is a 4.2 km DOC route in Canterbury with 245 m of climbing and a high point of 975 m.
Discover spectacular waterfalls and a rock bivvy in the Canyon Creek area.
Track stats
| Distance | 4.2 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 3 hr 50 min one way |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Advanced, Expert |
| Track type | Route |
| Elevation gain | 245 m |
| Elevation loss | 53 m |
| Highest point | 975 m |
| Lowest point | 779 m |
| Region | Canterbury |
| Start | -44.23370, 169.59820 |
| End | -44.20097, 169.58262 |
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 Canyon Creek Track 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
- Ahuriri Valley Track (1.5 km away)
- Hunter Valley tracks (13.3 km away)
- Birch Creek access route (15.7 km away)
- Tarnbrae Track A2O (17.2 km away)
- Sawyers and Parsons Creek to Freehold Creek Track (17.4 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Canyon Creek Track in the free TrailTreks: NZ Topo Maps app: LINZ topo maps that work with no signal, DOC huts, tracks and alerts, and mountain weather.