Sylvester Hut Track
DOC track · Nelson/Tasman
Sylvester Hut Track is a 6.9 km DOC tramping track in Nelson/Tasman with 553 m of climbing and a high point of 1,357 m.
Walk up to Sylvester Hut as day walk or overnight tramp with children - enjoy great views from the hut and explore a series of lakes on the open tops behind the hut.
Track stats
| Distance | 6.9 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 2 hr one way |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Easy |
| Track type | Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 553 m |
| Elevation loss | 62 m |
| Highest point | 1,357 m |
| Lowest point | 821 m |
| Region | Nelson/Tasman |
| Start | -41.10490, 172.68336 |
| End | -41.10916, 172.62787 |
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
- Sylvester Hut (0.1 km from the track)
GPX file
Download the Sylvester Hut Track 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
- Cobb Ridge Route (0.8 km away)
- Asbestos Track (3.2 km away)
- Lake Peel Track (6.4 km away)
- Cobb Valley Track (6.9 km away)
- Cloustons Mine Track (7.8 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Sylvester Hut Track in the free TrailTreks: NZ Topo Maps app: LINZ topo maps that work with no signal, DOC huts, tracks and alerts, and mountain weather.