RidgeflowEdwards - Hawdon Route
Canterbury · New Zealand
Distance29.9 km (18.6 mi)along the line
Climb1,091 m (3,579 ft)1,198 m (3,930 ft) down
High point1,381 m (4,531 ft)lowest 573 m (1,880 ft)
DOC's time2-3 daysas DOC publishes it
Walking time9 h 17 minone way, moving, our estimate
GradeExpertDOC
Elevation profile
Map
Pink: the track. Green dot: the start. Orange: huts. Blue: campsites.
About the track
This route takes you through spectacular rock-fall, past mountain tarns and over two alpine passes.
Huts on or near the track
- Hawdon Hut (764 m, bookable)
- Edwards Hut (1070 m, bookable)
Campsites
- Hawdon Shelter Campsite (572 m)
Edwards - Hawdon Route on DOC's website, for track alerts, bookings and closures.