Old Blyth Track
DOC track · Central North Island
Old Blyth Track is a 5.3 km DOC tramping track in Central North Island with 327 m of climbing and a high point of 1,242 m.
Follow this historic trail through red beech and kaikawaka forests to connect with the Waitonga Falls and Round the Mountain tracks.
Track stats
| Distance | 5.3 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 1 hr 30 mins to Round the Mountain track junction |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Intermediate |
| Track type | Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 327 m |
| Elevation loss | 0 m |
| Highest point | 1,242 m |
| Lowest point | 915 m |
| Region | Central North Island |
| Start | -39.35981, 175.47241 |
| End | -39.32976, 175.50259 |
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
- Lupton Hut (1.6 km from the track)
- Blyth Hut (1.9 km from the track)
GPX file
Download the Old Blyth 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
- Horopito Track (3.7 km away)
- Waitonga Falls Track (3.9 km away)
- Mangawhero Falls Walk (5.2 km away)
- Mangawhero Forest Walk (5.3 km away)
- Rimu Walk (6.6 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Old Blyth 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.