Leith Saddle Track
DOC track · Otago
Leith Saddle Track is a 2.7 km DOC walk in Otago with 331 m of climbing and a high point of 703 m.
This tramping track travels through the cloud forest above the Leith Saddle on Dunedin's Northern Motorway.
Track stats
| Distance | 2.7 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 3.5 hr |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Easy, Advanced |
| Track type | Walking Track |
| Elevation gain | 331 m |
| Elevation loss | 0 m |
| Highest point | 703 m |
| Lowest point | 370 m |
| Region | Otago |
| Start | -45.79950, 170.51566 |
| End | -45.80097, 170.48548 |
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
- Grahams Bush Walkway (5.5 km away)
- Silverpeaks Circuit Track (6.2 km away)
- Orokonui lagoon walk (7.1 km away)
- Chalkies Track (8.7 km away)
- Careys Creek Track (10.5 km away)
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