Canterbury · Hiking

Casey Saddle Track

9.0 mi
round trip
4,041 ft
climb
2,876 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Casey Saddle Track is an out-and-back trail, 9.0 miles each way (18 miles round trip) in Canterbury, New Zealand, inside Hawdon Flats Government Purpose Reserve. It runs between about 1,810 ft and 2,880 ft above sea level, with roughly 2,120 ft of climbing one way. It is a well-made walking path, fine for most hikers. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Arthur's Pass, about 12 miles east of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Woolshed Hill, Cass Hill and Sugar Loaf. For camping, Andrews Shelter Campsite and Hawdon Shelter Campsite are within about 6 miles. There are 3 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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Binser Saddle TrackPhoto: Michal Klajban, CC BY-SA 4.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)

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Woolshed Hill TrackPhoto: Michal Klajban, CC BY 4.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)

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~6 min drive

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Conditions and forecast

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Casey Saddle Track for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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