The Luge Track
DOC track · Canterbury
The Luge Track is a 3.0 km DOC tramping track in Canterbury with 249 m of climbing and a high point of 1,134 m.
This track links the Broken River and Craigieburn valleys, via Lyndon Saddle.
Track stats
| Distance | 3.0 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 1 hr 45 min |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Intermediate |
| Track type | Easy Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 249 m |
| Elevation loss | 91 m |
| Highest point | 1,134 m |
| Lowest point | 878 m |
| Region | Canterbury |
| Start | -43.14951, 171.71132 |
| End | -43.13186, 171.72716 |
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
- Mistletoe Flats Campsite (1.5 km from the track)
GPX file
Download the The Luge 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
- Hut Creek Track (0.2 km away)
- Bridge Hill Track (0.7 km away)
- Mistletoe Track (1.6 km away)
- Helicopter Hill Track (1.7 km away)
- Camp Saddle Track (2.2 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan The Luge 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.