Tree Trunk Gorge tracks
DOC track · Central North Island
Tree Trunk Gorge tracks is a 10.3 km DOC tramping track in Central North Island with 294 m of climbing and a high point of 822 m.
Walk or mountain bike through the Kaimanawa Forest Park taking in two spectacular gorges, and the characteristic beech and kamahi forest.
Track stats
| Distance | 10.3 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 1 hr 30 min |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Advanced |
| Track type | Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 294 m |
| Elevation loss | 223 m |
| Highest point | 822 m |
| Lowest point | 646 m |
| Region | Central North Island |
| Start | -39.17285, 175.80574 |
| End | -39.15420, 175.76959 |
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
- Urchin Campsite (on the track)
- Kaimanawa Road Campsite (1.3 km from the track)
- Waikoko Campsite (1.5 km from the track)
GPX file
Download the Tree Trunk Gorge tracks 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
- Kaimanawa Forest Loop Walk (2.6 km away)
- Urchin Campsite to Pillars of Hercules (2.6 km away)
- Mt Urchin Trig Track (3.1 km away)
- Urchin Track (to Waipakihi Valley) (3.1 km away)
- Waipakihi Valley (Waipakihi Road end to Waipakihi Hut) (3.1 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Tree Trunk Gorge tracks in the free TrailTreks: NZ Topo Maps app: LINZ topo maps that work with no signal, DOC huts, tracks and alerts, and mountain weather.