The Old Ghost Road
DOC track · West Coast
The Old Ghost Road is a 75.4 km DOC tramping track in West Coast with 2,862 m of climbing and a high point of 1,330 m.
This old gold miners' road is being revived as a tramping and mountain biking track. It traverses native forests, tussock tops, river flats and valleys with stunning views of the magnificent Mōkihinui Gorge and surrounds.
Track stats
| Distance | 75.4 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 4 - 5 days |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Advanced |
| Track type | Easy Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 2,862 m |
| Elevation loss | 2,812 m |
| Highest point | 1,330 m |
| Lowest point | 41 m |
| Region | West Coast |
| Start | -41.55544, 172.03309 |
| End | -41.79586, 172.04997 |
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
- Specimen Point Hut (on the track)
- Mōkihinui Forks Hut (on the track)
- Stern Valley Hut (on the track)
- Ghost Lake Hut (on the track)
- Lyell Saddle Hut (0.1 km from the track)
- Goat Creek Hut (0.1 km from the track)
Campsites near the track
- Lyell Campsite (0.1 km from the track)
GPX file
Download the The Old Ghost Road 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
- Lake Hanlon Track (15.8 km away)
- Wangapeka Track (24.3 km away)
- Croesus Battery (26.5 km away)
- Bridle Track (28.0 km away)
- Denniston Brakehead walks (28.0 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan The Old Ghost Road in the free TrailTreks: NZ Topo Maps app: LINZ topo maps that work with no signal, DOC huts, tracks and alerts, and mountain weather.