From Junction Top to Thunderbolt via Kaimanawa main range
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Distance: 9.2 km
(3.0 DOC hours)
- Unmarked route, clear
- Moderate terrain
Altitude: 1427m to 1663m. Gain: 790m. Loss: 741m . Gradient: 10 deg (Moderate-hard)
Skills: Alpine weather (2/7)
Altitude: 1427m to 1663m. Gain: 790m. Loss: 741m . Gradient: 10 deg (Moderate-hard)
Skills: Alpine weather (2/7)
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From Junction Top, follow the main ridge south over easy, weathered tops and low tussock. The route is not marked but is clear all the way. There is a sizeable high basin around the head of Thunderbolt Creek, on the western side of the ridge and camping would be possible in good conditions.
Last updated by: Admin at 2022-05-31 06:40:58. Experienced: 2016-02-24
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