Lower Ruamahanga Track to Cow Creek Hut, via Cow Saddle
DOC track · Wairarapa
Lower Ruamahanga Track to Cow Creek Hut, via Cow Saddle is a 13.4 km DOC route in Wairarapa with 1,147 m of climbing and a high point of 1,119 m.
This tramping track follows the lower Ruamahanga River then crosses Cow Saddle, to reach Cow Creek Hut.
Track stats
| Distance | 13.4 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 5 hr from Ruamahanga Gorge Road to Cow Creek Hut |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Advanced, Expert |
| Track type | Route |
| Elevation gain | 1,147 m |
| Elevation loss | 169 m |
| Highest point | 1,119 m |
| Lowest point | 298 m |
| Region | Wairarapa |
| Start | -40.76077, 175.60144 |
| End | -40.76374, 175.48592 |
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
- Cow Creek Hut (0.1 km from the track)
GPX file
Download the Lower Ruamahanga Track to Cow Creek Hut, via Cow Saddle 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
- Te Arapiki o Tawhaki (5.2 km away)
- Kiriwhakapapa Loop Track (7.2 km away)
- Roaring Stag Hut to Cattle Ridge Track (7.3 km away)
- Roaring Stag Track (7.3 km away)
- Kiriwhakapapa to Blue Range Hut (7.4 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Lower Ruamahanga Track to Cow Creek Hut, via Cow Saddle in the free TrailTreks: NZ Topo Maps app: LINZ topo maps that work with no signal, DOC huts, tracks and alerts, and mountain weather.