West Egmont tramping tracks
DOC track · Taranaki
West Egmont tramping tracks is a 18.8 km DOC tramping track in Taranaki with 814 m of climbing and a high point of 958 m.
The western slopes of the mountain are known for their very high rainfall, resulting in numerous wet and boggy areas.
Track stats
| Distance | 18.8 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 5 or 6 hr return |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Advanced |
| Track type | Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 814 m |
| Elevation loss | 552 m |
| Highest point | 958 m |
| Lowest point | 341 m |
| Region | Taranaki |
| Start | -39.35070, 173.96457 |
| End | -39.26152, 173.96107 |
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
- Waiaua Gorge Hut (on the track)
- Kahui Hut (on the track)
GPX file
Download the West Egmont tramping tracks 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
- Around the Mountain Circuit (9.9 km away)
- Lake Dive tracks (12.0 km away)
- Panitahi and Syme Hut Track (12.0 km away)
- Holly Hut Track (12.1 km away)
- Dawson Falls - Stratford Plateau tracks (12.3 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan West Egmont tramping tracks in the free TrailTreks: NZ Topo Maps app: LINZ topo maps that work with no signal, DOC huts, tracks and alerts, and mountain weather.