Saddle Hill Summit Track
DOC track · Canterbury
Saddle Hill Summit Track is a 1.5 km DOC tramping track in Canterbury with 178 m of climbing and a high point of 817 m.
This family-friendly walk has stunning views of Akaroa Harbour, Kaitorete, and the peaks of Banks Peninsula to the South Alps.
Track stats
| Distance | 1.5 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 90 mins |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Easy |
| Track type | Easy Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 178 m |
| Elevation loss | 9 m |
| Highest point | 817 m |
| Lowest point | 644 m |
| Region | Canterbury |
| Start | -43.80817, 172.84620 |
| End | -43.80074, 172.86057 |
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
- Okuti Valley Scenic Reserve walk (3.0 km away)
- Nīkau Palm Gully Scenic Reserve walk (11.3 km away)
- Hay Scenic Reserve walk (12.4 km away)
- Tutakakahikura Scenic Reserve Track (12.5 km away)
- Akaroa Head Scenic Reserve walk (14.0 km away)
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