Richmond Trail
DOC track · Canterbury
Richmond Trail is a 15.9 km DOC tramping track in Canterbury with 451 m of climbing and a high point of 1,193 m.
Enjoy stunning views of Lake Tekapo while walking or riding this track. This track is part of Te Araroa Trail.
Track stats
| Distance | 15.9 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 4 - 5 hr |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Easy |
| Track type | Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 451 m |
| Elevation loss | 338 m |
| Highest point | 1,193 m |
| Lowest point | 778 m |
| Region | Canterbury |
| Start | -43.90772, 170.56003 |
| End | -43.82104, 170.60446 |
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
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
- Camp Stream Hut Track (10.8 km away)
- Cowans Hill Track (12.5 km away)
- Tekapo Mt John Walkway (12.6 km away)
- Macaulay Hut Track (20.6 km away)
- Godley River Route (21.1 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Richmond Trail in the free TrailTreks: NZ Topo Maps app: LINZ topo maps that work with no signal, DOC huts, tracks and alerts, and mountain weather.