Richardson's Track
DOC track · Southland
Richardson's Track is a 2.5 km DOC tramping track in Southland with 387 m of climbing and a high point of 624 m.
Richardson's Track is an unmaintained tramping track at the eastern end of Croydon Bush Scenic Reserve.
Track stats
| Distance | 2.5 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 1 hr 30 min |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Advanced |
| Track type | Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 387 m |
| Elevation loss | 36 m |
| Highest point | 624 m |
| Lowest point | 235 m |
| Region | Southland |
| Start | -46.06444, 168.88197 |
| End | -46.04827, 168.86971 |
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
- Grants Knob Track (0.1 km away)
- Middle Ridge Track (0.2 km away)
- Whisky Creek Track (3.2 km away)
- Dolamore Track (4.1 km away)
- Forks Flat Track (23.0 km away)
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