Elizabeth Hut Route
DOC track · West Coast
Elizabeth Hut Route is a 9.7 km DOC route in West Coast with 784 m of climbing and a high point of 1,080 m.
A backcountry route that follows the Haupiri River to Elizabeth Hut, with further travel possible over the Trent Saddle.
Track stats
| Distance | 9.7 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 6 hr |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Expert |
| Track type | Route |
| Elevation gain | 784 m |
| Elevation loss | 291 m |
| Highest point | 1,080 m |
| Lowest point | 317 m |
| Region | West Coast |
| Start | -42.65678, 171.77355 |
| End | -42.69808, 171.83397 |
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
- Top Trent Hut/lagoon Hut (on the track)
- Elizabeth Hut (on the track)
GPX file
Download the Elizabeth Hut Route 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
- Brian O’Lyn Route (4.4 km away)
- Minchin Pass Route (10.7 km away)
- Crooked Route (12.1 km away)
- Waikiti Route (13.6 km away)
- Edwards - Otehake Route (14.6 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Elizabeth Hut Route in the free TrailTreks: NZ Topo Maps app: LINZ topo maps that work with no signal, DOC huts, tracks and alerts, and mountain weather.