Marlborough · Hiking

Rocks Hut To Dun Saddle Route

Photo: Michal Klajban, CC BY-SA 4.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)

1.0 mi
round trip: 1,197 ft
climb: 3,144 ft
high point: Out and back
route

Rocks Hut To Dun Saddle Route is an out-and-back trail, 1.0 miles each way (2.0 miles round trip) in Marlborough, New Zealand. It runs between about 2,820 ft and 3,140 ft above sea level, with roughly 480 ft of climbing one way. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Nelson, about 6.8 miles southeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Dun Mountain, Wooded Peak and Little Twin. Stream is within about 3 miles. For camping, Maitai Valley Motor Camp and The Brook Valley Holiday Park 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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Conditions and forecast

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Rocks Hut To Dun Saddle Route for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.