Craigieburn Edge Track
DOC track · Canterbury
Craigieburn Edge Track is a 4.4 km DOC tramping track in Canterbury with 424 m of climbing and a high point of 1,292 m.
This track follows the Craigieburn Valley through mountain beech forest and tussock. It is best walked in summer and early autumn, as there can be avalanches when snow is present on the hills.
Track stats
| Distance | 4.4 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 1 hr 15 min |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Intermediate |
| Track type | Easy Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 424 m |
| Elevation loss | 19 m |
| Highest point | 1,292 m |
| Lowest point | 880 m |
| Region | Canterbury |
| Start | -43.13652, 171.73390 |
| End | -43.11567, 171.70449 |
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
Campsites near the track
- Mistletoe Flats Campsite (1.6 km from the track)
GPX file
Download the Craigieburn Edge 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
- Helicopter Hill Track (0.7 km away)
- Craigieburn Sidle 73 Track (1.0 km away)
- Mistletoe Track (1.6 km away)
- Hut Creek Track (2.2 km away)
- Bridge Hill Track (2.3 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Craigieburn Edge 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.