Distance: 4.8 km (2.0 DOC hours) - Tramping track - Easy-moderate terrain
Altitude: 375m to 438m. Gain: 97m. Loss: 158m . Gradient: 3 deg (Gentle)
Skills: - Streams (2/6)

Tramping track (4/9)
Cut, marked tramping track: natural, rough ground surface

Primary, mapped (1/5)
Formal route, on maps, principal access to hut or along range / catchment

Gentle (difficulty: 2/5)
Gentle slopes

Easy-moderate (difficulty: 2/5)
Tussock / river-gravel / open bush / cut track

None (difficulty: 1/7)
No alpine skills required

Streams (difficulty: 2/6)
Small streams, danger only in extreme weather

None (difficulty: 1/7)
No alpine skills required

The tramping track between Thor and Venus is a little more enjoyable than the upriver section. Sections on river terraces are fast and clear of roots and rocks, whilst riverbed and sidle sections are interesting scrambles with good views of the river and it's small gorges. Exposed sections have chains to provide support.

All significant sidecreeks are bridged.

1-2 hrs

Note: Described in the reverse direction to your journey

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