Colenso Spur Track
DOC track · Manawatu/Whanganui
Colenso Spur Track is a 1.1 km DOC tramping track in Manawatu/Whanganui with 342 m of climbing and a high point of 900 m.
This track provides good access to the Ruahine main range. From the road end there is a 1.5 hr walk up the river to the Colenso Spur.
Track stats
| Distance | 1.1 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 4-5 hr one way |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Advanced |
| Track type | Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 342 m |
| Elevation loss | 0 m |
| Highest point | 900 m |
| Lowest point | 558 m |
| Region | Manawatu/Whanganui |
| Start | -39.72679, 176.21451 |
| End | -39.71926, 176.20597 |
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
- Barlow Hut (0.7 km from the track)
GPX file
Download the Colenso Spur 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
- Gold Creek Ridge Track (2.2 km away)
- Sparrowhawk Track (2.2 km away)
- Yeoman's Track (3.5 km away)
- Parks Peak Track to Yeoman's Track (3.6 km away)
- Poutaki Track (7.0 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Colenso Spur 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.