Cowans Hill Track
DOC track · Canterbury
Cowans Hill Track is a 3.3 km DOC walk in Canterbury with 40 m of climbing and a high point of 779 m.
The track passes through exotic forest, open tussock country and past small tarns where wetland birds may stop to feed. It is suitable for walkers and mountain bikers.
Track stats
| Distance | 3.3 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 1 hr 30 mins one way |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Easy |
| Track type | Walking Track |
| Elevation gain | 40 m |
| Elevation loss | 64 m |
| Highest point | 779 m |
| Lowest point | 712 m |
| Region | Canterbury |
| Start | -44.01044, 170.49811 |
| End | -44.00675, 170.48125 |
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
- Tekapo Mt John Walkway (3.4 km away)
- Richmond Trail (12.5 km away)
- Braemar Road to Landslip Creek (18.5 km away)
- Camp Stream Hut Track (23.1 km away)
- Maryburn Stream Track (28.5 km away)
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