Lake Tekapo Overnight Hike to Lady Emily Hut
Mount Cook
An adventurous alpine hike in the Lake Tekapo, Mackenzie High Country
Hiking Difficult
- Distance
- 1.7 km
- Ascent
- 403 m
- Descent
- 3 m
- Duration
- 1-2 hrs
- Low Point
- 1.1 km
- High Point
- 1.5 km
- Gradient
- 20˚
<b>Private land:</b> Access to the Cass Valley and Lady Emily Hut is by permission from Glenmore Station: https://www.glenmorestation.co.nz
Description
Lady Emily Hut hut is privately owned and was built by Glenmore Station. From Memorial Hut at 1070m elevation, cross Ailsa Stream, then climb 200m up a steep tussock slope to gain alpine meadows and a medial moraine rib which brings you to Lady Emily Hut. Expanding views over the upper Cass Valley and Ailsa Stream provide a welcome excuse to take a break and soak in your surroundings.
Relax with a hot (or cold!) beverage beside the wood stove as your guide prepares a tasty dinner. Watch the stars come out and listen to your guide tell a local Mackenzie legend.
3-4 hours hiking in tussocky alpine terrain.
4WD access to Memorial Hut can be cut-off by high river levels, snow or flooding.
<b>Guided hike:</b> enjoy the full experience (including a 4WD adventure) with the knowledge and skills of a professional alpine trekking guide on our Lake Tekapo Hut to Hut Trek https://alpinerecreation.com/tekapo-hut-to-hut-trek.html
Difficulty
Difficult
Hiking trails where obstacles such as rocks or roots are prevalent. Some obstacles can require care to step over or around. At times, the trail can be worn and eroded. The grade of the trail is generally quite steep, and can often lead to strenuous hiking.
Medium Exposure
The trail contains some obstacles such as outcroppings and rock which could cause injury.
Remoteness
Little chance of being seen or helped in case of an accident.
Best time to visit
Features
- Alpine
- Picturesque
- Water features