Summit Track
DOC track · Canterbury
Summit Track is a 3.1 km DOC tramping track in Canterbury with 692 m of climbing and a high point of 1,015 m.
Summit Track follows steep ridge to the summit of Mt Thomas.
Track stats
| Distance | 3.1 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 2 hr to summit |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Advanced |
| Track type | Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 692 m |
| Elevation loss | 0 m |
| Highest point | 1,015 m |
| Lowest point | 320 m |
| Region | Canterbury |
| Start | -43.19209, 172.33636 |
| 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
Campsites near the track
- Wooded Gully Campsite (0.2 km from the track)
GPX file
Download the Summit 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
- Ridge Track (0.1 km away)
- Bob’s Camp Bivouac Route (6.6 km away)
- Bypass Track (7.0 km away)
- Pinchgut Track (7.0 km away)
- Richardson Track (7.3 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Summit 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.