Big River – Golden Lead Battery
DOC track · West Coast
Big River – Golden Lead Battery is a 20.3 km DOC tramping track in West Coast with 936 m of climbing and a high point of 802 m.
From Big River Hut, follow an old mine ride to Big River Engine House and other historic sites.
Track stats
| Distance | 20.3 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 3-4 hr |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Advanced |
| Track type | Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 936 m |
| Elevation loss | 629 m |
| Highest point | 802 m |
| Lowest point | 285 m |
| Region | West Coast |
| Start | -42.20288, 171.93668 |
| End | -42.29038, 171.84254 |
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
- Big River Hut (on the track)
GPX file
Download the Big River – Golden Lead Battery 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
- Reefton - Big River 4WD road (0.0 km away)
- Progress Water Race Track (1.6 km away)
- Union Creek Track (4.6 km away)
- Alborns Walk (5.3 km away)
- Fossickers Lake Track (5.4 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Big River – Golden Lead Battery in the free TrailTreks: NZ Topo Maps app: LINZ topo maps that work with no signal, DOC huts, tracks and alerts, and mountain weather.