Mount Somers summit hike
DOC track · Canterbury
Mount Somers summit hike is a 5.1 km DOC tramping track in Canterbury with 1,229 m of climbing and a high point of 1,671 m.
Climb to the summit of Mount Somers for 360 degrees views.
Track stats
| Distance | 5.1 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 3 hr 30 min one way |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Advanced |
| Track type | Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 1,229 m |
| Elevation loss | 21 m |
| Highest point | 1,671 m |
| Lowest point | 463 m |
| Region | Canterbury |
| Start | -43.62782, 171.41769 |
| End | -43.61943, 171.37595 |
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
Walked by TrailTreks
We have walked this route or part of it. Our own GPS track, photos and stats: Mt Somers Circuit.
Huts near the track
- Pinnacles Hut (1.1 km from the track)
GPX file
Download the Mount Somers summit hike 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
- Mount Somers Track (0.0 km away)
- South Face Track (0.0 km away)
- Te Kiekie Route (5.3 km away)
- Mt Alford Track (7.6 km away)
- Mount Somers Nature Walk (9.3 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
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