Leitch's Track
DOC track · Waikato
Leitch's Track is a 9.0 km DOC tramping track in Waikato with 207 m of climbing and a high point of 497 m.
This track leads to Leitch's clearing and Leitch's Hut.
Track stats
| Distance | 9.0 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 6 hr return |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Intermediate |
| Track type | Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 207 m |
| Elevation loss | 231 m |
| Highest point | 497 m |
| Lowest point | 260 m |
| Region | Waikato |
| Start | -38.40780, 174.83059 |
| End | -38.43304, 174.77736 |
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
- Leitch's Hut (on the track)
GPX file
Download the Leitch's 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
- Waitanguru Falls Walk (3.5 km away)
- Mangatoa Track (5.3 km away)
- Tawarau Forest tramping tracks (8.3 km away)
- Mangaotaki Walk (10.7 km away)
- Mahoenui Track (10.8 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Leitch's 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.