Ridge Track
DOC track · Canterbury
Ridge Track is a 7.0 km DOC tramping track in Canterbury with 853 m of climbing and a high point of 1,030 m.
Enjoy sweeping panoramic views of the Canterbury Plains, Banks Peninsula and the Southern Alps/Kā Tiritiri o te Moana from Mt Thomas (1023 m).
Track stats
| Distance | 7.0 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 3 hr 30 min to summit |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Advanced |
| Track type | Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 853 m |
| Elevation loss | 154 m |
| Highest point | 1,030 m |
| Lowest point | 314 m |
| Region | Canterbury |
| Start | -43.19293, 172.33594 |
| End | -43.16921, 172.35228 |
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
Walked by TrailTreks
We have walked this route or part of it. Our own GPS track, photos and stats: Mt Thomas Forst.
Campsites near the track
- Wooded Gully Campsite (on the track)
GPX file
Download the Ridge 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 (0.1 km away)
- Bob’s Camp Bivouac Route (6.7 km away)
- Bypass Track (7.0 km away)
- Pinchgut Track (7.1 km away)
- Richardson Track (7.2 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Ridge 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.