Minchin Pass Route
DOC track · Canterbury
Minchin Pass Route is a 42.0 km DOC tramping track in Canterbury with 1,105 m of climbing and a high point of 1,104 m.
This route travels the eastern and northern flanks of Arthur's Pass National Park. The sections through the upper Minchin Stream and Townsend Creek are more adventurous.
Track stats
| Distance | 42.0 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 3 - 4 days |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Expert |
| Track type | Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 1,105 m |
| Elevation loss | 997 m |
| Highest point | 1,104 m |
| Lowest point | 400 m |
| Region | Canterbury |
| Start | -42.75195, 171.78832 |
| End | -43.04561, 171.90365 |
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
- Minchin Bivvy (on the track)
- Poulter Hut (on the track)
- Trust/poulter Hut (0.1 km from the track)
- Casey Hut (0.1 km from the track)
- Turnbull Bivvy (1.5 km from the track)
- Worsley Bivvy (1.9 km from the track)
GPX file
Download the Minchin Pass 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
- Edwards - Otehake Route (9.8 km away)
- Lake Kaurapataka Route (9.8 km away)
- Elizabeth Hut Route (10.7 km away)
- Harper Pass Route (13.6 km away)
- Brian O’Lyn Route (14.9 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Minchin Pass 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.