Middle Ridge Track
DOC track · Wellington/Kapiti
Middle Ridge Track is a 1.4 km DOC tramping track in Wellington/Kapiti with 147 m of climbing and a high point of 213 m.
This walking track links up with two popular tracks within Catchpool Valley.
Track stats
| Distance | 1.4 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 1 hr |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Easy |
| Track type | Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 147 m |
| Elevation loss | 56 m |
| Highest point | 213 m |
| Lowest point | 61 m |
| Region | Wellington/Kapiti |
| Start | -41.34778, 174.92977 |
| End | -41.34269, 174.94332 |
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
Campsites near the track
- Graces Stream Campsite (0.5 km from the track)
- Catchpool Valley Campsite (0.7 km from the track)
GPX file
Download the Middle 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
- Nga Taonga Nature Walk (0.0 km away)
- Catchpool Loop Walk (0.1 km away)
- Five Mile Loop Track (0.1 km away)
- Mt Matthews (0.1 km away)
- Ōrongorongo Track (0.1 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Middle 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.