Mt Alford Track
DOC track · Canterbury
Mt Alford Track is a 4.3 km DOC tramping track in Canterbury with 708 m of climbing and a high point of 1,166 m.
Passing through Alford Scenic Reserve, this track takes you to the summit of Mt Alford. From the summit there are wide views across the Canterbury Plains and the inland mountains.
Track stats
| Distance | 4.3 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 3 hr |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Advanced |
| Track type | Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 708 m |
| Elevation loss | 0 m |
| Highest point | 1,166 m |
| Lowest point | 458 m |
| Region | Canterbury |
| Start | -43.59984, 171.50309 |
| End | -43.58236, 171.47313 |
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
Download the Mt Alford 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
- Pudding Hill Stream Route (3.9 km away)
- Te Awa Awa Walk (4.6 km away)
- Mount Hutt Forest walking tracks (4.7 km away)
- Scotts Saddle Track (4.9 km away)
- Mount Somers summit hike (7.6 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Mt Alford 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.