Kokoda Trail: GPX, map & 4 stages
85 km in Papua New Guinea · 4 stages · 5,183 m ascent · public transport notes
Plan Kokoda Trail with the full GPX download, 4 stage GPX files, map, elevation profile, and public transport notes. Choose a stage, open it in Planner, or download GPX before you go.
An automatic guide. TrailSplits built it from OpenStreetMap and cut it into 4 stages at roughly even distances. They are not the official stages or checked overnight stops, and TrailSplits has not checked the stays, water or closures. Check them with the trail's operator before you go.
Quick answer: Kokoda Trail is a 85 km long-distance route from Kokoda to Owers' Corner. TrailSplits built this guide automatically from OpenStreetMap and cut it into 4 stages at roughly even distances; they are not the official stages or checked overnight stops. It has the map, elevation profile, full GPX download and public transport notes.
85km
Total Distance
4
Stages
5,183m
Total Ascent
0
Transit Stops
Plan Kokoda Trail
Kokoda Trail covers 85 km from Kokoda to Owers' Corner with 5,183 m of ascent. Use the mapped GPX, stage GPX files, elevation profile, and public transport stops to choose a hiking, trail running, or fastpacking schedule.
- Best season
- Check current mountain conditions· from climate averages
- GPX coverage
- Full route plus 4 stage GPX files
- Transit access
- Limited transit access
- Stage options
- 4 days hiking / 2 days trail running / 3 days fastpacking
- Route coverage
- Complete mapped route
- Field use
- Route tools available
Weather this week
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Month by month
Typical weather on this trail: at the lowest point (300 m) and the highest point (2,243 m). Select a month to see why it is rated as it is.
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| Weather | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed |
| Stages rated good on typical weather | 0/4 | 0/4 | 0/4 | 0/4 | 0/4 | 1/4 | 2/4 | 2/4 | 0/4 | 0/4 | 0/4 | 0/4 |
| High point, day / night | 22°/11° | 22°/11° | 22°/11° | 21°/11° | 20°/11° | 19°/10° | 19°/10° | 19°/10° | 20°/10° | 21°/10° | 22°/10° | 22°/11° |
| Low point, day / night | 32°/22° | 32°/22° | 31°/22° | 31°/22° | 30°/22° | 29°/21° | 29°/21° | 29°/21° | 29°/21° | 31°/21° | 31°/21° | 32°/22° |
| Rain, mm | 323 | 320 | 362 | 276 | 235 | 164 | 127 | 132 | 252 | 239 | 253 | 302 |
| Snow at high point | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Daylight | 12 h 36 | 12 h 24 | 12 h 10 | 11 h 54 | 11 h 42 | 11 h 35 | 11 h 38 | 11 h 48 | 12 h 02 | 12 h 18 | 12 h 32 | 12 h 39 |
Source: TerraClimate 1991–2020 monthly averages. Averages for the area at each point’s elevation (4 km grid, corrected for height). Not a forecast or a report of current trail conditions. Snow at the high point is estimated with a simple snowpack model from these temperatures and precipitation, not observed; steep islands and high summits can hold more snow than it shows. Daylight is for the 15th of each month. Hut, transport and park seasons are separate: check them for your dates.
How the stages are cut
We present Kokoda Trail as 4 stages optimized for day-hiking effort. This trail is remote — transit connections are limited, so plan transport in advance.
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Route briefing
What comes next
Climbs and descents in route order. Not listed does not mean absent: it may not be mapped.
Start
0 m
Kokoda
Start
Route geometry · source 2026-04-02
About 0 min in
85.3 km remaining
+5183 m remaining
Climb
5.6 km
484 m climb
3.4 km at 14.2% average
OpenStreetMap route data · source 2026-04-02
About 1h 51m in
79.7 km remaining
+5019 m remaining
Climb
20.5 km
483 m climb
3.0 km at 16.1% average
OpenStreetMap route data · source 2026-04-02
About 6h 46m in
64.8 km remaining
+3697 m remaining
Descent
34.6 km
653 m descent
4.2 km at 15.5% average
OpenStreetMap route data · source 2026-04-02
About 11h 25m in
50.7 km remaining
+2544 m remaining
Climb
59.8 km
576 m climb
4.7 km at 12.3% average
OpenStreetMap route data · source 2026-04-02
About 19h 44m in
25.6 km remaining
+1616 m remaining
Climb
76.0 km
485 m climb
3.4 km at 14.2% average
OpenStreetMap route data · source 2026-04-02
About 25h 05m in
9.4 km remaining
+729 m remaining
Finish
85.3 km
Owers' Corner
Finish
Route geometry · source 2026-04-02
About 28h 10m in
0 m remaining
Stage Directory
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| # | Stage | Distance | Ascent | Time | Transit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kokoda → Km 21 | 21.3 km | +1624m | 6h 54m | — |
| 2 | Km 21 → Efogi 2 | 21.3 km | +1220m | 7h 05m | — |
| 3 | Efogi 2 → Km 64 | 21.4 km | +1238m | 7h 04m | — |
| 4 | Km 64 → Owers' Corner | 21.2 km | +1101m | 7h 05m | — |
| Total | 85.3 km | +5,183m | 28h 10m |
Draft day-by-day itinerary
Kokoda Trail grouped at mapped section boundaries. Overnight accommodation and access are not verified. Review each day's effort and book suitable stops before using this as a hiking plan.
3 days in this draft — about 28.4 km/day, 85.2 km and 5,183 m of ascent total.
- Day 1 Stages 1–242.6 km · +2,844 m · ~14h
- 1. Kokoda → Km 21 21.3 km · +1624 m
- 2. Km 21 → Efogi 2 21.3 km · +1220 m
- Day 2 Stage 321.4 km · +1,238 m · ~7h 06m
- 3. Efogi 2 → Km 64 21.4 km · +1238 m
- Day 3 Stage 421.2 km · +1,101 m · ~7h 06m
- 4. Km 64 → Owers' Corner 21.2 km · +1101 m
Want a downloadable GPX for each day, or a different number of days? Open the Multi-Day Itinerary Builder →
How Long Does It Take?
Comfortable pace with time to enjoy the scenery. 4 days.
Elevation Profile
The Kokoda Trail is an 85 km long-distance hiking trail in Papua New Guinea. This guide breaks it into 4 stages.
Kokoda Trail — frequently asked questions
How long is Kokoda Trail?
Kokoda Trail is a 85 km long-distance route from Kokoda to Owers' Corner, presented as 4 stages with map, full GPX download, elevation profile, Planner handoff, and public transport notes.
How many days do you need for Kokoda Trail?
The distance-based examples cover 2-4 days for 85 km. They are not verified overnight itineraries. Choose days around your ability, ascent, accommodation and current conditions, not distance alone.
When is the best time to hike Kokoda Trail?
Based on 1991–2020 climate averages, no month on Kokoda Trail is without a weather drawback; all year are the most workable. December to February are hot at low level; September to May are the wettest. Hut, transport and park seasons are separate: check them and current conditions for your dates.
Can you reach Kokoda Trail by public transport?
This page lists public transport notes in Papua New Guinea as planning references. Nearby stops do not guarantee a walkable connection. Check access paths, operating dates and current timetables before relying on public transport.
Can I download GPX files for Kokoda Trail?
Yes. TrailSplits has a full GPX and 4 stage GPX downloads for Kokoda Trail — load them on a Garmin, Suunto, COROS, or your phone, or open any stage in the Planner.
How hard is Kokoda Trail?
Kokoda Trail is rated epic: 85 km with roughly 5,183 m of total ascent, with a high point near 2,243 m. The elevation profile, per-stage climb, and surface breakdown on this page help you judge each section.
Ready to hike Kokoda Trail?
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🗂️ Open data source: Kokoda Trail on OpenStreetMap (relation 7578789). Transit stops from OSM.