Cascade Saddle Camp, Mt Aspiring National Park

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Camp on Cascade Saddle, Mt Aspiring NP, Otago. Photo: Nick Groves

Easy walking along the valley to Aspiring Hut is replaced by a steep grunt to the tops and saddle. The track is exposed but well marked and a camp on the tops will provide easy access to several beginner peaks such as Plunket Dome.

Distance
15.3km
Grade
Moderate
Area
Mt Aspiring National Park
Time
2 days
Access
Raspberry Flat car park at the end of the Wanaka Mt Aspiring Rd
Map
CA11

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