Cascade Saddle Track
An out-and-back trail, 9.6 miles each way (19 miles round trip) in Otago, New Zealand.
- 9.6 mi
- round trip
- 8,739 ft
- climb
- 5,848 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Cascade Saddle Track is an out-and-back trail, 9.6 miles each way (19 miles round trip) in Otago, New Zealand, inside Mount Aspiring National Park. It runs between about 1,520 ft and 5,850 ft above sea level, with roughly 7,190 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding alpine terrain with scrambling on exposed ground; it is for experienced, well-equipped hikers. The nearest town is Glenorchy, about 24 miles north of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Mount Cunningham, Headlong Peak and Mount Tewha. For camping, Aspiring Campsite is 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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