Alpine Nature Walk
DOC track · West Coast
Alpine Nature Walk is a 0.7 km DOC walk in West Coast with 12 m of climbing and a high point of 879 m.
The Alpine Nature Walk in Lewis Pass provides an opportunity to break up a long drive while enjoying spectacular scenery and beech forest.
Track stats
| Distance | 0.7 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 20 min |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Easiest |
| Track type | Short Walk |
| Elevation gain | 12 m |
| Elevation loss | 18 m |
| Highest point | 879 m |
| Lowest point | 862 m |
| Region | West Coast |
| Start | -42.37952, 172.40148 |
| End | -42.37879, 172.40121 |
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
GPX file
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Alerts and conditions
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Nearby DOC tracks
- Lewis Tops Track (0.2 km away)
- Lucretia Hut Route (9.4 km away)
- Nina Valley Track (9.9 km away)
- Lake Daniell Track (15.0 km away)
- St James Walkway (15.3 km away)
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