RidgeflowCascade Saddle Route
Otago · New Zealand
Distance15.5 km (9.6 mi)along the line
Climb1,476 m (4,843 ft)1,003 m (3,291 ft) down
High point1,787 m (5,863 ft)lowest 467 m (1,532 ft)
DOC's time4-5 days one wayas DOC publishes it
Walking time6 h 20 minone way, moving, our estimate
GradeExpertDOC
Elevation profile
Map
Pink: the track. Green dot: the start. Orange: huts. Blue: campsites.
About the track
The Cascade Saddle Route is an alpine crossing recommended for experienced hikers as a fine weather, summer route.
Huts on or near the track
- Dart Hut (929 m)
- Aspiring Hut (467 m, bookable)
Campsites
- Dart Campsite (942 m)
- Aspiring Campsite (462 m)
Cascade Saddle Route on DOC's website, for track alerts, bookings and closures.