Richardson Track
DOC track · Canterbury
Richardson Track is a 3.2 km DOC tramping track in Canterbury with 659 m of climbing and a high point of 1,045 m.
Climb to the summit of Mt Richardson (1047 m) for great views to the Puketeraki Range and over Lees Valley.
Track stats
| Distance | 3.2 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 3 hr |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Advanced |
| Track type | Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 659 m |
| Elevation loss | 15 m |
| Highest point | 1,045 m |
| Lowest point | 401 m |
| Region | Canterbury |
| Start | -43.19608, 172.24708 |
| End | -43.18027, 172.22280 |
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
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Alerts and conditions
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Nearby DOC tracks
- Bypass Track (0.3 km away)
- Bob’s Camp Bivouac Route (7.0 km away)
- Ridge Track (7.2 km away)
- Summit Track (7.3 km away)
- Tarn Hut tracks (8.4 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
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