Homestead Run
DOC track · Canterbury
Homestead Run is a 7.1 km DOC walk in Canterbury with 140 m of climbing and a high point of 928 m.
For young families or riders with insufficient time or experience to attempt the full St James Cycle Trail, the Homestead Run will give you a taste of St James.
Track stats
| Distance | 7.1 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 5 hr |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Easy |
| Track type | Walking Track |
| Elevation gain | 140 m |
| Elevation loss | 37 m |
| Highest point | 928 m |
| Lowest point | 821 m |
| Region | Canterbury |
| Start | -42.44352, 172.79545 |
| End | -42.40903, 172.74542 |
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
- Chatterton River Track (6.4 km away)
- Mt Isobel Track (7.1 km away)
- Waterfall Track (7.8 km away)
- Spur Track (8.0 km away)
- Jollies Pass Track to Mt Isobel (8.3 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Homestead Run in the free TrailTreks: NZ Topo Maps app: LINZ topo maps that work with no signal, DOC huts, tracks and alerts, and mountain weather.