Forks/Riverside Walk
DOC track · Marlborough
Forks/Riverside Walk is a 5.4 km DOC tramping track in Marlborough with 779 m of climbing and a high point of 1,740 m.
Forks/Riverside Walk is in Top Valley, a popular recreational area with swimming holes and picnic and camping areas.
Track stats
| Distance | 5.4 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 1 hr 30 min - 2 hr 30 min |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Easy |
| Track type | Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 779 m |
| Elevation loss | 395 m |
| Highest point | 1,740 m |
| Lowest point | 1,207 m |
| Region | Marlborough |
| Start | -41.47390, 173.38293 |
| End | -41.44774, 173.40948 |
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
- Richmond Saddle Hut (on the track)
- Mt Fell Hut (0.5 km from the track)
GPX file
Download the Forks/Riverside 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
- Mt Richmond routes (9.3 km away)
- Mt Fishtail Route (11.5 km away)
- Lake Chalice Hut tracks (11.7 km away)
- Old Man Hut Circuit (14.3 km away)
- Hacket Track (14.9 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Forks/Riverside 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.