Saddle Ridge Track
DOC track · Canterbury
Saddle Ridge Track is a 10.5 km DOC tramping track in Canterbury with 397 m of climbing and a high point of 958 m.
A rough and steep track that links the West and East Manuherikia 4WD Tracks. There are spectacular views of Aoraki Mount Cook.
Track stats
| Distance | 10.5 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 3 hr |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Advanced |
| Track type | Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 397 m |
| Elevation loss | 0 m |
| Highest point | 958 m |
| Lowest point | 557 m |
| Region | Canterbury |
| Start | -44.61883, 170.05460 |
| End | -44.67304, 169.98964 |
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
- Otamatapaio Hut (on the track)
GPX file
Download the Saddle 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
- Otamatapaio River easement (0.0 km away)
- Dog Gully Route (4.3 km away)
- Baldy Knob Route (5.0 km away)
- Otamatakou Track (10.6 km away)
- Benmore Peninsula Walk (13.4 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Saddle 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.