Glenroy Water Race Track
DOC track · Otago
Glenroy Water Race Track is a 4.9 km DOC tramping track in Otago with 360 m of climbing and a high point of 1,419 m.
The track follows the historic Welshmen’s Water Race through several creeks, then steadily climbs to Ben Cruachan with good views of Lake Wakatipu, the Basin and Nevis Bluff.
Track stats
| Distance | 4.9 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 8 hr |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Advanced |
| Track type | Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 360 m |
| Elevation loss | 26 m |
| Highest point | 1,419 m |
| Lowest point | 1,079 m |
| Region | Otago |
| Start | -45.06082, 168.94421 |
| End | -45.06628, 168.90195 |
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
- Peregrine Loop Track (4.7 km away)
- Rock Peak Track (7.6 km away)
- Nevis Valley tracks (9.4 km away)
- Lake Alta Track (10.2 km away)
- Carrick Range access tracks (12.5 km away)
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