Ridge Loop Track
DOC track · Taranaki
Ridge Loop Track is a 0.9 km DOC walk in Taranaki with 105 m of climbing and a high point of 990 m.
This track meanders uphill through subalpine forest, crossing the Kapuni Stream before looping and returning to the visitor centre.
Track stats
| Distance | 0.9 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 1hr 20 min |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Easy |
| Track type | Walking Track |
| Elevation gain | 105 m |
| Elevation loss | 13 m |
| Highest point | 990 m |
| Lowest point | 881 m |
| Region | Taranaki |
| Start | -39.32295, 174.10518 |
| End | -39.31781, 174.09910 |
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
Huts near the track
- Waingongoro Hut (0.6 km from the track)
GPX file
Download the Ridge 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
- Dawson Falls Power Station Track (0.1 km away)
- Dawson Falls - Stratford Plateau tracks (0.2 km away)
- Kapuni Loop Track (0.2 km away)
- Wilkies Pools Loop Track (0.2 km away)
- Track to Dawson Falls (0.3 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Ridge 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.