Lake Man Route
DOC track · Canterbury
Lake Man Route is a 8.1 km DOC route in Canterbury with 690 m of climbing and a high point of 1,356 m.
This track is also known as Doubtful River to Hope River Track. It is recommended for experienced trampers only.
Track stats
| Distance | 8.1 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 6 hr 30 min |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Expert |
| Track type | Route |
| Elevation gain | 690 m |
| Elevation loss | 686 m |
| Highest point | 1,356 m |
| Lowest point | 677 m |
| Region | Canterbury |
| Start | -42.58605, 172.20934 |
| End | -42.52780, 172.24398 |
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
- Lake Man Bivvy (0.1 km from the track)
- Doubtless Hut (1.6 km from the track)
GPX file
Download the Lake Man 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
- Hope Pass Track (5.5 km away)
- Devilskin Saddle Route (8.6 km away)
- Doubtful Valley Track (12.0 km away)
- Hope Kiwi Track (14.2 km away)
- Three Mile Stream Track and Route (14.9 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Lake Man 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.