Alex Knob Track

West Coast · New Zealand

Distance7.6 km (4.7 mi)all 2 sections

Climb1,103 m (3,619 ft)19 m (62 ft) down

High point1,292 m (4,239 ft)lowest 189 m (620 ft)

DOC's time8 hras DOC publishes it

GradeAdvancedDOC

This track is mapped in 2 separate sections, so there is no single profile or walking time. Climb is added up section by section.

Map

Map: LINZ Topo50, Toitū Te Whenua LINZ, CC BY 4.0

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About the track

This is a challenging day hike with a reward of the best views of Franz Josef Glacier/Kā Roimata o Hine Hukatere without taking a helicopter flight. In summer, make sure you start your hike early to avoid afternoon cloud.

Alex Knob Track on DOC's website, for track alerts, bookings and closures.