Canterbury · Hiking

Binser Saddle Track

A 4.8-mile point-to-point route in Canterbury, New Zealand.

Binser Saddle TrackPhoto: Michal Klajban, CC BY-SA 4.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
4.8 mi
one way
2,066 ft
climb
3,648 ft
high point
Point to point
route

Binser Saddle Track is a 4.8-mile point-to-point route in Canterbury, New Zealand. It runs between about 1,700 ft and 3,650 ft above sea level, with roughly 2,070 ft of climbing one way. It is a well-made walking path, fine for most hikers. Most of the way is dirt. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Arthur's Pass, about 13 miles east of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Cass Hill, Sugar Loaf and Mount Binser. For camping, Andrews Shelter Campsite and Cass are within about 6 miles. There are 2 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trails, access rules and conditions change, so check locally before you go.

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Mount Binser Bush AscentPhoto: Michal Klajban, CC BY-SA 4.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)

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Conditions and forecast

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