Carrington Hut Route
DOC track · Canterbury
Carrington Hut Route is a 15.3 km DOC tramping track in Canterbury with 309 m of climbing and a high point of 806 m.
This route up the braided riverbed of the Waimakariri leads to a comfortable hut situated below the park’s highest peaks. Carrington Hut is a good base for exploring the upper Waimakariri catchment.
Track stats
| Distance | 15.3 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 4-6 hr to Carrington Hut one way |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Expert |
| Track type | Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 309 m |
| Elevation loss | 177 m |
| Highest point | 806 m |
| Lowest point | 647 m |
| Region | Canterbury |
| Start | -43.02191, 171.59504 |
| End | -42.96032, 171.44945 |
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
Huts near the track
- Anti Crow Hut (on the track)
- Carrington Hut (0.1 km from the track)
- Bealey Spur Hut (1.5 km from the track)
GPX file
Download the Carrington Hut 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
- Bealey Spur Track (2.9 km away)
- Old Coach Road (4.5 km away)
- Avalanche Peak - Crow River Route (6.4 km away)
- Mount Bealey Track (8.5 km away)
- Avalanche Peak Route (9.4 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Carrington Hut 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.