Silica Rapids Walk
DOC track · Central North Island
Silica Rapids Walk is a 4.2 km DOC walk in Central North Island with 184 m of climbing and a high point of 1,318 m.
Experience a range of vegetation types as well as the creamy-white Silica Rapid terraces.
Track stats
| Distance | 4.2 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 2 hr 30 min |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Easy |
| Track type | Walking Track |
| Elevation gain | 184 m |
| Elevation loss | 56 m |
| Highest point | 1,318 m |
| Lowest point | 1,134 m |
| Region | Central North Island |
| Start | -39.20263, 175.53683 |
| End | -39.21424, 175.54272 |
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 (0.2 km from the track)
GPX file
Download the Silica Rapids Walk 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
- Whakapapaiti Valley Track (0.0 km away)
- Ridge Track (0.3 km away)
- Whakapapa Nature Walk (0.4 km away)
- Taranaki Falls Walk (0.6 km away)
- Tongariro Northern Circuit (1.6 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Silica Rapids Walk in the free TrailTreks: NZ Topo Maps app: LINZ topo maps that work with no signal, DOC huts, tracks and alerts, and mountain weather.