Distance: 1.1 km (1.0 DOC hours) - Unmarked route, clear - Moderate terrain
Altitude: 1745m to 1971m. Gain: 156m. Loss: 237m . Gradient: 22 deg (Moderate-hard)
Skills: Prolonged scrambles (4/7)

Unmarked route, clear (7/9)
Unmarked route, follows obvious geography (river, spur, trail, etc)

Secondary, unmapped (4/5)
Route not on maps, an alternative recognised access to hut or along range / catchment

Moderate-hard (difficulty: 4/5)
Continuous moderate climbs

Moderate (difficulty: 3/5)
Low scrub in open or bush / river rocks

Prolonged scrambles (difficulty: 4/7)
Scramble, frequently on exposed ridges, spurs, faces

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

Unknown (difficulty: 0/7)
Not specified

A steep, exposed descent is possible off pt1999 to about 1800m from where a sidle to the saddle with pt1909 is possible.

From the very eastern end of pt1999 summit, descend the spur/gully north off the peak. There are 2 or 3 rocky chutes that must be crossed to gain access to the face leading towards the saddle. Spy out safe route across each, then sidle east back onto the ridgeline at or just before the saddle. The ascent of pt1909 is straight forward on good stable scree.

Note: Described in the reverse direction to your journey

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