Angelus Hut tracks and routes

DOC track · Nelson/Tasman

Angelus Hut tracks and routes is a 38.5 km DOC tramping track in Nelson/Tasman with 1,861 m of climbing and a high point of 1,801 m.

Angelus Hut tracks and routes
Photo: Department of Conservation

Angelus Hut at 1,650 metres, sits on the shores of Lake Angelus surrounded by spectacular mountain views. From May to October in most years, the lake is frozen, snow blankets all four routes, and you may have to dig your way to the hut.

— Department of Conservation, CC BY 4.0

Track stats

Distance38.5 km
Time (DOC)2-3 days
Difficulty (DOC)Advanced, Expert
Track typeTramping Track
Elevation gain1,861 m
Elevation loss1,634 m
Highest point1,801 m
Lowest point621 m
RegionNelson/Tasman
Start-41.84727, 172.79905
End-41.88430, 172.75452

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

Elevation profile of Angelus Hut tracks and routesElevation from 625 m to 1,788 m over 38.5 km.500 m1,000 m1,500 m2,000 m0 km10 km20 km30 km
Elevation from 625 m to 1,788 m over 38.5 km.

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GPX file

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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.

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