Distance: 7.0 km (6.0 DOC hours) - Tramping track
Altitude: 448m to 1806m. Gain: 268m. Loss: 1474m . Gradient: 15 deg (Steep)
Skills:

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

Steep (difficulty: 5/5)
Steep climbs of >1000m

Unknown (difficulty: 0/5)
Not specified

Unknown (difficulty: 0/7)
Not specified

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

Unknown (difficulty: 0/7)
Not specified

This track has two sections - from the Angelus Hut to Mt Cedric and the treeline is exposed, some bouldering, some tussock. Cairns and poles define the route

The descent from the treeline to Sabine Hut is under beech, very steep and slippery.

Some maps incorrectly label this route as 'Cascade Track' (which actually runs from Angelus Hut to the Travers River)

Note: Described in the reverse direction to your journey

At the back of the Sabine Hut, the signposted track begins to climb immetiately. It's just over 1000m before the gradient eases more than a little so settle in for a steady tramp under the beech. The track is well defined to the treeline then poled through to Lake Angelus and the hut.

Once above the trees, the route is very exposed, only occasionally dropping below the ridgeline. Part of the route traverses a large boulder field which would be difficult in light snow and ice.