Last Updated: 11th Oct 2023
Longview Hut
Submitted by Melissa Franklin
Last Updated: 11th Oct 2023
Open
Grunt Factor: 30 ?
Gnarl Factor: 85 ?
8.0km
700m
700m
1216m
Last Updated: 11th Oct 2023
Submitted by Melissa Franklin
Last Updated: 11th Oct 2023
Open
Grunt Factor: 30 ?
Gnarl Factor: 85 ?
8.0km
700m
700m
1216m
Back country - remote
Out and Back
Mountainous
Open ridges/tops
Moderate Single Track
Technical Single Track
Average Uphill Gradient: +16.7%
Average Downhill Gradient: -17.1%
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3:30
Slow
2:30
Moderate
1:30
Fast
Park in the carpark area and you should see the track going straight ahead. There is the DOC board there with information of all the tracks in the area. Continue on this track following the poled route up for about 4km until you see a sign indicating the direction to go to get to the hut (right at the top) and you should see the hut anyway from this sign (unless you are in a fog).
Check out the hut and views and retrace your footsteps back. There are other options of further tracks, but be aware some require navigation skills and aren't poled routes (the DOC board has these details).
Great views of Hawke's Bay
Carpark at end of Kashmir road
49 km
50 minutes
Unknown
No
Moderate.
Generally there is no where else to go other that up, but keep an eye out for the poles. Would not recommend doing this in high winds or fog.
Generally good.
Thermal leggings, Long-sleeved thermal top, Seam-sealed waterproof jacket, Gloves, Beanie/thermal headwear, Whistle, First aid kit, Extra food for emergencies, Survival blanket, Cellphone, Map
None
In winter there is usually lots of snow which can be deep. The terrain is steep and difficult in winter, but doable just take it easy. In high winds I would not recommend.
Steep terrain, ice, snow, mud
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Well deserved gnarl factor - keeps on going up with little respite - very exposed track so be prepared for crap weather ... you spot the hut from kms away and it seems not to get much closer each time you spot it ... steep in places so not overly comfortable downhill on this track ....
August 30, 2017
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