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Kahurangi National Park
Grade: Fit
Event Status: Completed Hits : 1470
To Monday 23 October 2023
Cost: $25
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Description
Saturday
Meet at 7.30 drive 2 hrs to Rolling Junction, walk to Kiwi Saddle Hut, 6 bunks, ca 7 hrs.
The first half is along the Wangapeka Track, then off a side track along Kiwi Stream through bush to the sheltered little hut. 1 ticket or Hut Pass. A good track the whole way. If we have 2 cars, we'll have a short shuffle of 3km at Rolling Jctn.
Sunday
Summit Mt Patriarch and along the panorama ridge to John Reid Hut, 6 bunks, 1 ticket or Pass. Full day tramp.
Up from the hut for about 2 1/2 hrs through bush. Drop packs at the bushline and scramble up Mt Patrirch, then on to John Reid along a ridge route. The ridge is stunning on a clear day (that's why I ll only go if the forecast is good for Sunday! I have walked the ridge once in fog, without views) with great views of the Mt Owen massif. People could choose to skip the summit climb up Patriarch, saves 1 1/2hrs. However, the group plan is to summit. The route is unmarked, but fairly obvious to follow. At the end of the day, drop down 20min to John Reid Hut, in a stunning location.
Monday
Very steep down Chummies Track through beautiful bush (can be slippery!), cross the Wangapeka river (wet feet!), ca 4hrs, then drive home.
I will only do this if forecast for Sunday looks good, as i have already walked it once in the fog!
Map Series: Kahurangi
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