Mt Brown Pt 2

Mt Brown Hut. Some cool trees with placards.

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Transport and parking:

Park at Styx River carpark. Can return same way or combine with descent down front of Mount Brown. If necessary can bike or get a pick up at the other end. Loop segment/track starts from Geologists Creek carpark so the shit bit comes first.

Distance from Kokatahi:

13 km

Driving time from Kokatahi:

15 minutes

Dog friendly:

Unknown

Landowner permission required:

No

Navigation Rating:

Hard.

Navigation Tips:

Take topo map and gpx on phone as track can be quite overgrown and can be multiple windfalls in short distance as well.

Cellphone Coverage:

Non-existent.

Suggested Gear List:

Lightweight fleece top, Long-sleeved thermal 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, Headtorch and spare batteries

Availability of Water:

Plenty at the bottom. Boil water at the hut.

Seasonality Issues:

Don't run in heavy rain or high water. Could be crappy in winter.

Hazards:

Exposure; mud; technical; weather; navigation;