Mt Crichton Loop Track
DOC track · Otago
Mt Crichton Loop Track is a 6.4 km DOC walk in Otago with 271 m of climbing and a high point of 616 m.
This well formed track features rivers, a waterfall, a historic hut/tunnel, native bush and views - plenty to keep kids interested.
Track stats
| Distance | 6.4 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 2–3 hr |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Easy |
| Track type | Walking Track |
| Elevation gain | 271 m |
| Elevation loss | 266 m |
| Highest point | 616 m |
| Lowest point | 361 m |
| Region | Otago |
| Start | -45.06617, 168.53326 |
| End | -45.06617, 168.53326 |
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
Campsites near the track
- Twelve Mile Delta Campsite (1.0 km from the track)
GPX file
Download the Mt Crichton Loop 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 Dispute to Moke Lake Track (1.6 km away)
- Lake Dispute Walkway (1.6 km away)
- Bob’s Cove Track and Nature Walk (2.0 km away)
- Twelve Mile Delta to Bob’s Cove Track (2.0 km away)
- Seven Mile Point Track (4.6 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Mt Crichton Loop 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.