Karangarua and Douglas valleys routes
DOC track · West Coast
Karangarua and Douglas valleys routes is a 34.6 km DOC route in West Coast with 1,731 m of climbing and a high point of 1,500 m.
The Karangarua and Douglas valleys offer hunters, trampers and mountaineers many challenging opportunities and rewards within the rugged backcountry environment of Westland Tai Poutini National Park.
Track stats
| Distance | 34.6 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 2 days + |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Expert |
| Track type | Route |
| Elevation gain | 1,731 m |
| Elevation loss | 1,742 m |
| Highest point | 1,500 m |
| Lowest point | 39 m |
| Region | West Coast |
| Start | -43.57512, 169.80531 |
| End | -43.66081, 169.82837 |
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
- Lame Duck Hut (on the track)
- Cassel Flat Hut (on the track)
- Horace Walker Hut (on the track)
- Christmas Flat Hut (0.1 km from the track)
GPX file
Download the Karangarua and Douglas valleys routes 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
- Copland Track to Welcome Flat Hut (0.5 km away)
- Upper Copland Valley Track (0.5 km away)
- Gillespies Beach walking tracks (17.5 km away)
- Mount Fox Route (18.5 km away)
- Lake Matheson / Te Ara Kairaumati Walk (19.4 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Karangarua and Douglas valleys routes in the free TrailTreks: NZ Topo Maps app: LINZ topo maps that work with no signal, DOC huts, tracks and alerts, and mountain weather.