Urchin Campsite to Pillars of Hercules
DOC track · Central North Island
Urchin Campsite to Pillars of Hercules is a 1.3 km DOC walk in Central North Island with 28 m of climbing and a high point of 711 m.
A family friendly short walk starting from Urchin Campsite at the end of Kaimanawa Road.
Track stats
| Distance | 1.3 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 30 min |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Easy |
| Track type | Walking Track |
| Elevation gain | 28 m |
| Elevation loss | 70 m |
| Highest point | 711 m |
| Lowest point | 664 m |
| Region | Central North Island |
| Start | -39.15397, 175.82355 |
| End | -39.14830, 175.81647 |
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 Urchin Campsite to Pillars of Hercules 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 (0.0 km away)
- Mt Urchin Trig Track (0.9 km away)
- Urchin Track (to Waipakihi Valley) (0.9 km away)
- Waipakihi Valley (Waipakihi Road end to Waipakihi Hut) (0.9 km away)
- Umukarikari Track (to Waipakihi Hut) (1.8 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Urchin Campsite to Pillars of Hercules in the free TrailTreks: NZ Topo Maps app: LINZ topo maps that work with no signal, DOC huts, tracks and alerts, and mountain weather.