Canterbury · Hiking

Cass Saddle Track

10.5 mi
round trip: 4,935 ft
climb: 4,431 ft
high point: Out and back
route

Cass Saddle Track is an out-and-back trail, 11 miles each way (21 miles round trip) in Canterbury, New Zealand. It runs between about 1,880 ft and 4,430 ft above sea level, with roughly 2,820 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. The nearest town is Arthur's Pass, about 11 miles southeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Remus, Corner Knob and Cass Hill. For camping, Cass and Hawdon Shelter Campsite are within about 6 miles. 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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Conditions and forecast

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