Last Updated: 28th Jul 2024
Brewster Bimble
Last Updated: 28th Jul 2024
Open
Grunt Factor: 23 ?
Gnarl Factor: 80 ?
5.4km
985m
985m
1400m
Last Updated: 28th Jul 2024
Last Updated: 28th Jul 2024
Open
Grunt Factor: 23 ?
Gnarl Factor: 80 ?
5.4km
985m
985m
1400m
Front country - easily accessible
Out and Back
Very hilly
Native bush
Open tussock/grasslands
Open ridges/tops
Moderate Single Track
Technical Single Track
Average Uphill Gradient: +36.8%
Average Downhill Gradient: -36.8%
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5:00
Slow
3:30
Moderate
2:30
Fast
Easy trail to follow through the bush and up into the tussock and open tops. Well marked, rooty and steep trail. Use of hands will be required! Glorious views from the hut.
Hint: take the right hand path for both the side trips and follow the cairns to begin with and keep an eye on your map so as not to go off course, avoid the path to the left of the hut!
Brewster Glacier side trip
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Parking for around 10 cars.
23 km
15 minutes
No
No
Easy.
Easy to follow route, however if you decide to take the extra trip to the Glacier it becomes unmarked.
Non-existent.
Lightweight fleece top, Seam-sealed waterproof jacket, Gloves, Beanie/thermal headwear, Personal Locator Beacon (PLB), Whistle, First aid kit, Extra food for emergencies, Survival bag, Cellphone, Map
Water at the beginning of the trail from river, then water tank at hut when you reach the top.
Rainfall may cause river to become impassable.
River crossing can be hazardous.
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The side trip I refer to in the description is from the Hut to Brewster Glacier, Mt Armstrong can also be reached from the hut too. You will need some map reading skills as the cairns in place to guide you can be unreliable. I would estimate another 5k return trip to the Glacier and slightly more to Mt Armstrong. If the weather is good, take the time at the hut to enjoy the views and if you have time the glacier is spectacular, you can get right up to it! I also stayed at the hut overnight for the incredible sunset, also highly recommended!
March 12, 2022
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