Mount Fox Route
DOC track · West Coast
Mount Fox Route is a 3.4 km DOC route in West Coast with 1,165 m of climbing and a high point of 1,335 m.
Mount Fox Route is just 3 km south of the town of Fox Glacier. The challenging climb to the top is only suitable for experienced and properly equipped trampers.
Track stats
| Distance | 3.4 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 8 hr |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Expert |
| Track type | Route |
| Elevation gain | 1,165 m |
| Elevation loss | 5 m |
| Highest point | 1,335 m |
| Lowest point | 164 m |
| Region | West Coast |
| Start | -43.48033, 169.99402 |
| End | -43.50279, 170.00754 |
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
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Nearby DOC tracks
- Minnehaha Walk (2.4 km away)
- Moraine Walk (2.4 km away)
- Lake Matheson / Te Ara Kairaumati Walk (4.1 km away)
- Lake Gault Track (4.9 km away)
- Sentinel Rock Walk (15.3 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
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