Gold Creek Ridge Track
DOC track · Manawatu/Whanganui
Gold Creek Ridge Track is a 5.0 km DOC tramping track in Manawatu/Whanganui with 496 m of climbing and a high point of 973 m.
This track follows a long gentle ridge to the Gold Creek Hut.
Track stats
| Distance | 5.0 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 3-4 hr |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Advanced |
| Track type | Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 496 m |
| Elevation loss | 256 m |
| Highest point | 973 m |
| Lowest point | 480 m |
| Region | Manawatu/Whanganui |
| Start | -39.74211, 176.23027 |
| End | -39.76248, 176.19670 |
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
- Gold Creek Hut (0.1 km from the track)
GPX file
Download the Gold Creek 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
- Sparrowhawk Track (0.0 km away)
- Yeoman's Track (2.1 km away)
- Colenso Spur Track (2.2 km away)
- Parks Peak Track to Yeoman's Track (2.7 km away)
- Poutaki Track (5.8 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Gold Creek 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.