RidgeflowLower Ruamahanga Track to Cow Creek Hut, via Cow Saddle
Wellington · New Zealand
Distance13.4 km (8.3 mi)all 2 sections
Climb229 m (751 ft)1,204 m (3,950 ft) down
High point1,115 m (3,658 ft)lowest 299 m (981 ft)
DOC's time5 hr from Ruamahanga Gorge Road to Cow Creek Hutas DOC publishes it
GradeAdvanced, ExpertDOC
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
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About the track
This hiking track follows the lower Ruamahanga River then crosses Cow Saddle, to reach Cow Creek Hut.
Huts on or near the track
- Cow Creek Hut (500 m)
Lower Ruamahanga Track to Cow Creek Hut, via Cow Saddle on DOC's website, for track alerts, bookings and closures.