Bridle Track
DOC track · West Coast
Bridle Track is a 4.6 km DOC tramping track in West Coast with 571 m of climbing and a high point of 571 m.
This track, also known as the Denniston bridle path, completed in 1884, makes a pleasant if steep bush walk.
Track stats
| Distance | 4.6 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 5 hr 30 min return |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Advanced |
| Track type | Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 571 m |
| Elevation loss | 43 m |
| Highest point | 571 m |
| Lowest point | 37 m |
| Region | West Coast |
| Start | -41.71708, 171.77507 |
| End | -41.73501, 171.79555 |
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
- Denniston Brakehead walks (3.2 km away)
- Buckland Peaks Track (20.8 km away)
- Croesus Battery (26.0 km away)
- Cape Foulwind Walkway (26.8 km away)
- The Old Ghost Road (28.0 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
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