Pinchgut Track
DOC track · Canterbury
Pinchgut Track is a 5.7 km DOC tramping track in Canterbury with 267 m of climbing and a high point of 408 m.
This track is a challenging day or multi-day hike. It is suitable for trampers with a moderate to high level of backcountry experience. Follow the Okuku River to Pinchgut Hut.
Track stats
| Distance | 5.7 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 3 hr one way |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Advanced |
| Track type | Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 267 m |
| Elevation loss | 134 m |
| Highest point | 408 m |
| Lowest point | 220 m |
| Region | Canterbury |
| Start | -43.14221, 172.38888 |
| End | -43.12949, 172.33743 |
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
- Pinchgut Hut (on the track)
GPX file
Download the Pinchgut 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
- Summit Track (7.0 km away)
- Ridge Track (7.1 km away)
- Bob’s Camp Bivouac Route (7.9 km away)
- Red Beech Track (11.2 km away)
- Mt Grey/Maukatere Track (11.3 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Pinchgut 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.