Lake Chalice Hut tracks
DOC track · Marlborough
Lake Chalice Hut tracks is a 8.3 km DOC tramping track in Marlborough with 483 m of climbing and a high point of 1,183 m.
Explore the area around Lake Chalice, the only lake in Mount Richmond Forest Park - the short, easy walk to the hut is ideal for an overnight tramp with children.
Track stats
| Distance | 8.3 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 1 hr to hut | 2 hr 30 min loop from hut |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Advanced |
| Track type | Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 483 m |
| Elevation loss | 82 m |
| Highest point | 1,183 m |
| Lowest point | 765 m |
| Region | Marlborough |
| Start | -41.56767, 173.32008 |
| End | -41.56284, 173.34333 |
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
- Lake Chalice Hut (on the track)
GPX file
Download the Lake Chalice Hut 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
- Mt Patriarch Route (3.9 km away)
- Old Man Hut Circuit (5.3 km away)
- Forks/Riverside Walk (11.7 km away)
- Mt Richmond routes (12.4 km away)
- Chalice–Goulter Track (14.2 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Lake Chalice Hut 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.