Lake Alta Track
DOC track · Otago
Lake Alta Track is a 1.2 km DOC tramping track in Otago with 174 m of climbing and a high point of 1,798 m.
Climb to the picturesque glacial Lake Alta. In winter the route to the lake is through an operational ski field. It is not marked and covered by deep snow.
Track stats
| Distance | 1.2 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 1 hr 30 min |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Advanced |
| Track type | Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 174 m |
| Elevation loss | 0 m |
| Highest point | 1,798 m |
| Lowest point | 1,624 m |
| Region | Otago |
| Start | -45.05495, 168.81428 |
| End | -45.06188, 168.81489 |
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
Download the Lake Alta 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
- Lake Hayes Walkway (9.7 km away)
- Jack's Point Track (9.8 km away)
- Lower Wye Creek Track (9.9 km away)
- Glenroy Water Race Track (10.2 km away)
- Rock Peak Track (12.0 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Lake Alta 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.