Leatham Molesworth Route
DOC track · Marlborough
Leatham Molesworth Route is a 21.5 km DOC tramping track in Marlborough with 998 m of climbing and a high point of 1,587 m.
This mainly unmarked loop route travels the Leatham Conservation Area and into the magnificent Molesworth Recreation Reserve, traversing mountain tops and tussocky valleys.
Track stats
| Distance | 21.5 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 4 - 5 days |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Expert |
| Track type | Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 998 m |
| Elevation loss | 860 m |
| Highest point | 1,587 m |
| Lowest point | 721 m |
| Region | Marlborough |
| Start | -41.94610, 173.20188 |
| End | -41.98923, 173.05671 |
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
- Top Leatham Hut (on the track)
- Bottom Gordon Hut (on the track)
- Top Gordon Hut (0.1 km from the track)
GPX file
Download the Leatham Molesworth Route 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
- Trig Lookout Track / Mount Chisolm Track (16.3 km away)
- Molesworth Homestead Lookout Track (16.4 km away)
- Mount Augarde Track (22.5 km away)
- Pudding Hill Track (29.9 km away)
- St Arnaud Range Track (32.0 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Leatham Molesworth Route in the free TrailTreks: NZ Topo Maps app: LINZ topo maps that work with no signal, DOC huts, tracks and alerts, and mountain weather.