Distance: 10.0 km (3.0 DOC hours) - Road - Easy terrain
Altitude: 657m to 1884m. Gain: 1231m. Loss: 4m . Gradient: 7 deg (Moderate)
Skills:

Road (1/9)
Formed road, 4WD track, etc

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

Moderate (difficulty: 3/5)
Occasional moderate climbs

Easy (difficulty: 1/5)
Grass / prepared surface

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

None (difficulty: 1/6)
No unbridged river crossings

Unknown (difficulty: 0/7)
Not specified

An old farm track climbs on a steady gradient from the Nevis Valley Road to pt1896. The track can be walked or cycled.

The first 5km are through farmland - there is a legal easement, but respect the rules - dogs on leads, no vehicles without permission.

The track through DOC land is a bit rougher, but still easy walking. Vehicles are not permitted.

Despite the easy gradient, the altitude gain is over 1200m, so this is a long climb.

2-4 hrs

Note: Described in the reverse direction to your journey

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