Cobb Ridge Route
DOC track · Nelson/Tasman
Cobb Ridge Route is a 8.5 km DOC tramping track in Nelson/Tasman with 605 m of climbing and a high point of 1,404 m.
Enjoy views of Cobb Reservoir from this track that runs along the ridge above.
Track stats
| Distance | 8.5 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 6 hr one way |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Expert |
| Track type | Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 605 m |
| Elevation loss | 221 m |
| Highest point | 1,404 m |
| Lowest point | 983 m |
| Region | Nelson/Tasman |
| Start | -41.10534, 172.69239 |
| End | -41.14595, 172.61642 |
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
- Myttons Hut (1.2 km from the track)
- Asbestos Cottage (1.8 km from the track)
- Trilobite Hut (1.9 km from the track)
Campsites near the track
- Cobb River Campsite (1.9 km from the track)
GPX file
Download the Cobb Ridge 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
- Sylvester Hut Track (0.8 km away)
- Asbestos Track (2.4 km away)
- Lake Peel Track (7.1 km away)
- Cobb Valley Track (7.6 km away)
- Cloustons Mine Track (7.7 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Cobb Ridge 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.