Mica Mine Tops Route
DOC track · West Coast
Mica Mine Tops Route is a 7.6 km DOC route in West Coast with 895 m of climbing and a high point of 1,262 m.
The Mica Mine Tops Route is a challenging route within the rugged backcountry environment of South Westland.
Track stats
| Distance | 7.6 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 8 hr from SH6 |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Expert |
| Track type | Route |
| Elevation gain | 895 m |
| Elevation loss | 132 m |
| Highest point | 1,262 m |
| Lowest point | 460 m |
| Region | West Coast |
| Start | -43.79578, 169.31537 |
| End | -43.82187, 169.28723 |
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
- Mataketake Hut (on the track)
- Maori Saddle Hut (1.3 km from the track)
GPX file
Download the Mica Mine Tops 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
- Māori Saddle Route (4.0 km away)
- Moeraki Valley Track (4.1 km away)
- Monro Beach Track (9.7 km away)
- Ship Creek Tauparikākā walks (13.9 km away)
- Historic Haast to Paringa Cattle Track (15.7 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Mica Mine Tops 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.