Mount Somers Track
DOC track · Canterbury
Mount Somers Track is a 16.1 km DOC tramping track in Canterbury with 1,024 m of climbing and a high point of 1,179 m.
Mount Somers Track links the popular Pinnacles and Woolshed Creek huts. There are impressive rock formations, historic mines and stunning views.
Track stats
| Distance | 16.1 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 2 days |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Intermediate |
| Track type | Easy Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 1,024 m |
| Elevation loss | 924 m |
| Highest point | 1,179 m |
| Lowest point | 463 m |
| Region | Canterbury |
| Start | -43.62782, 171.41769 |
| End | -43.63079, 171.30072 |
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 (on the track)
- Woolshed Creek Hut (on the track)
GPX file
Download the Mount Somers 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
- Mount Somers summit hike (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
Plan Mount Somers 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.