RidgeflowHawdon Hut Track
Canterbury · New Zealand
Distance9.4 km (5.8 mi)along the line
Climb0 m (0 ft)189 m (620 ft) down
High point762 m (2,500 ft)lowest 573 m (1,880 ft)
DOC's time6-8 hras DOC publishes it
Walking time2 h 21 minone way, moving, our estimate
GradeAdvancedDOC
Elevation profile
Map
Pink: the track. Green dot: the start. Orange: huts. Blue: campsites.
About the track
A good introduction to backcountry hiking with multiple river crossings. This is a suitable trip for families if the river is not too high.
Huts on or near the track
- Hawdon Hut (764 m, bookable)
Campsites
- Hawdon Shelter Campsite (572 m)
Hawdon Hut Track on DOC's website, for track alerts, bookings and closures.