Upper Copland Valley Track
DOC track · West Coast
Upper Copland Valley Track is a 23.0 km DOC tramping track in West Coast with 893 m of climbing and a high point of 742 m.
The Upper Copland Valley Track provides access to Douglas Rock Hut. It is suitable for well-equipped and experienced backcountry trampers and mountaineers only.
Track stats
| Distance | 23.0 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 3 days + |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Advanced, Expert |
| Track type | Easy Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 893 m |
| Elevation loss | 190 m |
| Highest point | 742 m |
| Lowest point | 42 m |
| Region | West Coast |
| Start | -43.57490, 169.81181 |
| End | -43.61842, 169.92667 |
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
- Welcome Flat Hut (on the track)
- Douglas Rock Hut (on the track)
- Architect Creek Hut (0.1 km from the track)
Campsites near the track
- Welcome Flat Campsite (0.1 km from the track)
GPX file
Download the Upper Copland Valley 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
- Copland Track to Welcome Flat Hut (0.0 km away)
- Karangarua and Douglas valleys routes (0.5 km away)
- Gillespies Beach walking tracks (17.4 km away)
- Mount Fox Route (18.1 km away)
- Lake Matheson / Te Ara Kairaumati Walk (19.1 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Upper Copland Valley 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.