Ridge Track
DOC track · Central North Island
Ridge Track is a 0.7 km DOC walk in Central North Island with 95 m of climbing and a high point of 1,236 m.
This walk rewards the effort of a short climb with panoramic views of Mt Ngauruhoe and the surrounding area.
Track stats
| Distance | 0.7 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 40 min |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Easy |
| Track type | Walking Track |
| Elevation gain | 95 m |
| Elevation loss | 0 m |
| Highest point | 1,236 m |
| Lowest point | 1,141 m |
| Region | Central North Island |
| Start | -39.20263, 175.54051 |
| End | -39.20509, 175.54517 |
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
- Whakapapa Holiday Park (0.1 km from the track)
GPX file
Download the 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
- Whakapapa Nature Walk (0.2 km away)
- Silica Rapids Walk (0.3 km away)
- Whakapapaiti Valley Track (0.3 km away)
- Taranaki Falls Walk (0.4 km away)
- Tongariro Northern Circuit (1.4 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan 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.