Lodestone summit
DOC track · Nelson/Tasman
Lodestone summit is a 6.8 km DOC tramping track in Nelson/Tasman with 610 m of climbing and a high point of 1,453 m.
Climb to the top of Lodestone (1462 m) and enjoy spectacular views of Tasman Bay and the Arthur Range.
Track stats
| Distance | 6.8 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 4 - 5 hr return |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Advanced |
| Track type | Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 610 m |
| Elevation loss | 610 m |
| Highest point | 1,453 m |
| Lowest point | 919 m |
| Region | Nelson/Tasman |
| Start | -41.19008, 172.74687 |
| End | -41.19008, 172.74687 |
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
- Flora Hut (on the track)
- Mt Arthur Hut (1.9 km from the track)
GPX file
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Alerts and conditions
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Nearby DOC tracks
- Flora Hut Walk (0.0 km away)
- Salisbury Track (0.0 km away)
- Flora Circuit (via Mt Arthur Hut and Flora Hut) (0.5 km away)
- Mount Arthur Summit Route (0.5 km away)
- Mt Arthur Hut Walk (0.5 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
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