Roaring Stag Hut to Cattle Ridge Track
DOC track · Wairarapa
Roaring Stag Hut to Cattle Ridge Track is a 2.2 km DOC tramping track in Wairarapa with 695 m of climbing and a high point of 1,128 m.
Tramp from Roaring Stag Hut onto Cattle Ridge in the Tararua Forest Park, for stunning views and access to Cattle Ridge Hut and Mt Dundas.
Track stats
| Distance | 2.2 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 2 hr |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Advanced |
| Track type | Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 695 m |
| Elevation loss | 6 m |
| Highest point | 1,128 m |
| Lowest point | 432 m |
| Region | Wairarapa |
| Start | -40.73075, 175.52463 |
| End | -40.72990, 175.50342 |
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
- Cattle Ridge Hut (on the track)
- Roaring Stag Hut (on the track)
GPX file
Download the Roaring Stag Hut to Cattle Ridge 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
- Roaring Stag Track (0.0 km away)
- South Ohau Hut via Waiopehu and Dora Ridge (3.3 km away)
- Dundas Circuit (5.9 km away)
- Blue Range to Cow Creek Hut Track (5.9 km away)
- Lower Ruamahanga Track to Cow Creek Hut, via Cow Saddle (7.3 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Roaring Stag Hut to Cattle Ridge 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.