Fossickers Lake Track
DOC track · West Coast
Fossickers Lake Track is a 5.8 km DOC walk in West Coast with 218 m of climbing and a high point of 588 m.
The track loops around the Globe Progress Mine's former tailings storage facility, known as Fossickers Lake.
Track stats
| Distance | 5.8 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 2-3 hr |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Easy |
| Elevation gain | 218 m |
| Elevation loss | 234 m |
| Highest point | 588 m |
| Lowest point | 456 m |
| Region | West Coast |
| Start | -42.16500, 171.89614 |
| End | -42.17862, 171.89242 |
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
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
- Tamatahia Te Whenua Track (0.0 km away)
- Union Creek Track (1.1 km away)
- Alborns Walk (2.4 km away)
- Lankey Creek Tram Track (2.9 km away)
- Golden Fleece Walk (3.8 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Fossickers Lake 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.