West Coast · Hiking

Rocky Creek Track

An out-and-back trail, 1.9 miles each way (3.9 miles round trip) in West Coast, New Zealand.

2.0 mi
round trip
2,151 ft
climb
1,051 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Rocky Creek Track is an out-and-back trail, 1.9 miles each way (3.9 miles round trip) in West Coast, New Zealand. It runs between about 430 ft and 1,050 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,280 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Moana, about 13 miles south of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Mount McInerney and Wilson Knob. For camping, Jacksons Retreat - West Coast Holiday Park is within about 6 miles. There are 3 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.

  • NearbyCamp Creek Route · Carrington Hut Route · Griffin Creek track

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Conditions and forecast

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

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