Pike29 Memorial Track

DOC track · West Coast

Pike29 Memorial Track is a 10.6 km DOC walk in West Coast with 885 m of climbing and a high point of 1,079 m.

Pike29 Memorial Track
Photo: Department of Conservation

This track has been dedicated to the 29 men killed in the Pike Mine disaster and is named in their honour.

— Department of Conservation, CC BY 4.0

Track stats

Distance10.6 km
Time (DOC)5-6 hr uphill | 3 hr 30 min-4 hr 30 min downhill
Difficulty (DOC)Intermediate
Elevation gain885 m
Elevation loss186 m
Highest point1,079 m
Lowest point255 m
RegionWest Coast
Start-42.21133, 171.49315
End-42.22611, 171.44367

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

Elevation profile of Pike29 Memorial TrackElevation from 255 m to 1,077 m over 10.64 km.0 m500 m1,000 m1,500 m0 km2 km4 km6 km8 km10 km
Elevation from 255 m to 1,077 m over 10.64 km.

GPX file

Download the Pike29 Memorial 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.

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