Potts Hut Track
DOC track · Canterbury
Potts Hut Track is a 14.5 km DOC tramping track in Canterbury with 826 m of climbing and a high point of 1,540 m.
A track to Potts Hut through tussock-covered terraces.
Track stats
| Distance | 14.5 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 9 hr |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Advanced |
| Track type | Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 826 m |
| Elevation loss | 810 m |
| Highest point | 1,540 m |
| Lowest point | 905 m |
| Region | Canterbury |
| Start | -43.53437, 171.07501 |
| End | -43.49099, 170.97080 |
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
- Potts Hut (on the track)
- Boundary Creek Hut (0.6 km from the track)
GPX file
Download the Potts Hut 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
- Mystery Lake Track (8.1 km away)
- Lake Heron tracks (8.4 km away)
- Lake Clearwater tracks (8.5 km away)
- Lake Emma to Lake Camp Track (9.3 km away)
- Buicks Bridge to Potts Bridge Track (10.9 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Potts Hut 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.