Main Ridge Track
DOC track · Northland
Main Ridge Track is a 7.3 km DOC tramping track in Northland with 520 m of climbing and a high point of 551 m.
Tangihua Main Ridge is a rough track, which follows the main ridge through thick vegetation. The views from the track are very rewarding on a clear day.
Track stats
| Distance | 7.3 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 2 - 3 hr one way |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Advanced |
| Track type | Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 520 m |
| Elevation loss | 486 m |
| Highest point | 551 m |
| Lowest point | 64 m |
| Region | Northland |
| Start | -35.87026, 174.13472 |
| End | -35.86985, 174.11418 |
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
GPX file
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Alerts and conditions
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Nearby DOC tracks
- Northern Tangihua Track (2.4 km away)
- Te Haua Uru Track (2.4 km away)
- Whakapono and Tumanako tracks (2.4 km away)
- Kauri Dam Walk (2.6 km away)
- Horokaka Track (2.7 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Main Ridge 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.