Cass-Lagoon Saddle Track

Canterbury · New Zealand

Distance32.3 km (20.1 mi)all 2 sections

Climb1,333 m (4,373 ft)1,392 m (4,567 ft) down

High point1,341 m (4,400 ft)lowest 575 m (1,886 ft)

DOC's time2 - 3 daysas DOC publishes it

GradeAdvanced, ExpertDOC

This track is mapped in 2 separate sections, so there is no single profile or walking time. Climb is added up section by section.

Map

Map: LINZ NZ Topo, Toitū Te Whenua LINZ, CC BY 4.0

Pink: the track. Orange: huts.

Plan it with offline topo maps: try it for 14 days

About the track

Cass - Lagoon Saddle in Craigieburn Forest Park is a two-day round trip suitable for fit, moderately experienced and equipped parties. This track is part of Te Araroa Trail.

Huts on or near the track

West Harper Hut (865 m)
Lagoon Saddle Hut (1143 m)
Cass Saddle Hut (1153 m)
Hamilton Hut (801 m, bookable)
Bealey Hut (710 m)
Lagoon Saddle A Frame (1135 m)

Cass-Lagoon Saddle Track on DOC's website, for track alerts, bookings and closures.