Mount Aicken Track
DOC track · West Coast
Mount Aicken Track is a 1.2 km DOC tramping track in West Coast with 539 m of climbing and a high point of 1,363 m.
This steep, rugged track leads to the bushline on Mount Aicken. It is suitable for experienced trampers only.
Track stats
| Distance | 1.2 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 2-4 hr return to the bushline |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Advanced |
| Track type | Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 539 m |
| Elevation loss | 0 m |
| Highest point | 1,363 m |
| Lowest point | 825 m |
| Region | West Coast |
| Start | -42.93400, 171.56400 |
| End | -42.93658, 171.57546 |
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
Campsites near the track
- Avalanche Creek Shelter Campsite (0.7 km from the track)
GPX file
Download the Mount Aicken Track 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
- Cons Track (0.2 km away)
- Devils Punchbowl Walking Track (0.3 km away)
- Avalanche Peak Route (0.8 km away)
- Millennium Walk (0.8 km away)
- Mount Bealey Track (1.6 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Mount Aicken 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.