West Coast · Hiking

Frew Saddle Track

3.5 mi
round trip
4,020 ft
climb
3,609 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Frew Saddle Track is an out-and-back trail, 3.5 miles each way (7.0 miles round trip) in West Coast, New Zealand. It runs between about 720 ft and 3,610 ft above sea level, with roughly 3,450 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. The nearest town is Ross, about 15 miles southeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Mount Browne, Mount Inframeta and Mount Meta. There are 5 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 Frew Saddle Track for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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