Kashmir Road tramping tracks
Hawke's Bay · New Zealand
Distance10.5 km (6.5 mi)all 5 sections
Climb815 m (2,674 ft)1,198 m (3,930 ft) down
High point1,215 m (3,986 ft)lowest 579 m (1,900 ft)
DOC's time1 hr 30 min – 4 hras DOC publishes it
GradeAdvancedDOC
This track is mapped in 5 separate sections, so there is no single profile or walking time. Climb is added up section by section.
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About the track
Kashmir Road climbs far and high into Ruahine Forest Park and provides quick access to the high country. Daphne Hut, Awatere Hut and Longview Hut are all accessible by a track from the road.
Huts on or near the track
- Longview Hut (1172 m)
- Awatere Hut (601 m)
Kashmir Road tramping tracks on DOC's website, for track alerts, bookings and closures.