Scotts Saddle Track
DOC track · Canterbury
Scotts Saddle Track is a 4.3 km DOC tramping track in Canterbury with 615 m of climbing and a high point of 1,141 m.
Starting in Mt Hutt Forest and ending at Mount Hutt Skifield Road, Scotts Saddle Track offers beautiful views over mid-Canterbury.
Track stats
| Distance | 4.3 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 2 hr |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Advanced |
| Track type | Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 615 m |
| Elevation loss | 103 m |
| Highest point | 1,141 m |
| Lowest point | 541 m |
| Region | Canterbury |
| Start | -43.56036, 171.52887 |
| End | -43.53322, 171.53668 |
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
Download the Scotts Saddle 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
- Te Awa Awa Walk (0.3 km away)
- Mount Hutt Forest walking tracks (0.5 km away)
- Pudding Hill Stream Route (1.1 km away)
- Mt Alford Track (4.9 km away)
- Rakaia Gorge Walkway (10.5 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Scotts Saddle 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.