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Key facts
- Distance
- 1.5 km one way
- Walking time
- 30 min - 1 hr
- Track grade
- Advanced
- Location
- Flat Top Hill Conservation Area
- Dog access
- Dogs on a leash only. Other pets on conservation land rules.
Checked against official sources on 8 October 2026. Rules and conditions are set by Department of Conservation — confirm with them before you go.
Route overview
Very challenging mountain bike track which includes rock jumps.
This DOC directory entry covers Rock of Doom Track in Otago, within Flat Top Hill Conservation Area. Where DOC groups several walks, times and grades refer to the listed options rather than a single continuous itinerary.
Distance, time and grade
- Distance: 1.5 km one way
- Walking time: 30 min - 1 hr
- DOC grade: Advanced
Access and alerts
Source checked 2026-10-08. This page is a dated snapshot, not a live track-status report. Check current DOC route information immediately before travelling. An absence of listed alerts does not establish that a route is open.
Dog access
Dogs on a leash only. Other pets on conservation land rules.
Description
This extremely steep downhill track branches off the far northern end of the Flat Top Hill Conservation area and finishes at the river on the Roxburgh Gorge Trail.
This trail is for experts only – there are big rocks, drops and exposed riding. The track is not recommended for walkers.
Map and elevation profile on Trailforks.
Mountain biking
Mountain Bikers of Alexandra (MOA) has developed mountain biking trails in this area in partnership with DOC. These trails are purpose-built bike trails marked on the ground with blue markers.
Getting there
Access to Flat Top Hill Conservation Area is via an easement over private land. Respect private property by keeping dogs on leashes until you reach the conservation area.
Travel south from Alexandra for 6 km along State Highway 8. Turn left into the Flat Top Hill carpark near Butchers Dam.
This track branches off the Basin View Tramping Track. For bikers this can be accessed the Doom Link Track) in the far northern end of the Flat Top Hill Conservation area.
Sources and reuse
Route descriptions and practical information reproduced from the Department of Conservation, Crown copyright, under CC BY 4.0, subject to DOC's copyright policy. Formatting has been adapted, including flattening page sections; follow the original DOC page for maps, section-specific layout, current notices and linked documents. Outdoor Next is independent and is not endorsed by DOC.
The accompanying photograph is a licensed general hiking illustration, not a photograph of this route.
