Canterbury · Hiking

Ridge Track

1.1 mi
round trip
855 ft
climb
2,581 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Ridge Track is an out-and-back trail, 1.1 miles each way (2.1 miles round trip) in Canterbury, New Zealand. It runs between about 1,980 ft and 2,580 ft above sea level, with roughly 710 ft of climbing one way. It is a well-made walking path, fine for most hikers. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Methven, about 7.9 miles northwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Pudding Hill and Mount Alford. For camping, Taylors Stream is within about 6 miles. There are 4 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trails, access rules and conditions change, so check locally before you go.

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Sharplin Falls TrackPhoto: Michal Klajban, CC BY-SA 4.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)

Sharplin Falls Track

~11 min drive

An out-and-back trail, 0.6 miles each way (1.2 miles round trip) in Canterbury, New Zealand.

Mount Somers Summit TrackPhoto: Michal Klajban, CC BY-SA 4.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)

Mount Somers Summit Track

~14 min drive

An out-and-back trail, 1.2 miles each way (2.4 miles round trip) in Canterbury, New Zealand.

Mount Somers Track (South Face)Photo: Michal Klajban, CC BY-SA 4.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)

Mount Somers Track (South Face)

~19 min drive

An out-and-back trail, 2.5 miles each way (5.0 miles round trip) in Canterbury, New Zealand.

Lake Emma TrackPhoto: Michal Klajban, CC BY 4.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)

Lake Emma Track

~38 min drive

An out-and-back trail, 1.0 miles each way (2.1 miles round trip) in Canterbury, New Zealand.

Rakaia Gorge TrackPhoto: Mrastron, CC BY 4.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)

Rakaia Gorge Track

~13 min drive

An out-and-back trail, 2.8 miles each way (5.7 miles round trip) in Canterbury, New Zealand.

Scotts Saddle Track

~1 min drive

An out-and-back trail, 2.1 miles each way (4.2 miles round trip) in Canterbury, New Zealand.

Benmore TrackPhoto: Michal Klajban, CC BY-SA 4.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)

Benmore Track

~34 min drive

An out-and-back trail, 2.1 miles each way (4.1 miles round trip) in Canterbury, New Zealand.

Opuke Track

~1 min drive

An out-and-back trail, 0.4 miles each way (0.8 miles round trip) in Canterbury, New Zealand.

Methven WalkwayPhoto: AxonsArachnida, CC BY-SA 3.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)

Methven Walkway

~14 min drive

An out-and-back trail, 0.9 miles each way (1.8 miles round trip) in Canterbury, New Zealand.

Te Kiekie Route

~14 min drive

An out-and-back trail, 1.4 miles each way (2.8 miles round trip) in Canterbury, New Zealand.

Conditions and forecast

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Ridge Track for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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