Sunset Saddle Route
Roberts Ridge over the Sunset Saddle to Hopeless Hut
Alpine Climbing Moderate
- Distance
- 22 km
- Ascent
- 1.6 km
- Descent
- 1.3 km
- Low Point
- 710 m
- High Point
- 1.9 km
- Gradient
- 21˚
This is a popular alpine climbing route which is generally considered to be moderate. It's remote, it features low exposure and is typically done between October and March. From a low point of 710 m to the maximum altitude of 1.9 km, the route covers 22 km, 1566 vertical metres of ascent and 1259 vertical metres of descent.
Description
A classic route in Nelson Lakes
Difficulty
Moderate
May involve slightly more complex glacier hikes, easy but possibly long rock ridges and steep snow up to 45 degrees. Equivalent to PD, PD+
Low Exposure
The route is well protected or easy enough that protection is not required.
Remoteness
Away from help but easily accessed.