Mt Franklin
A more remote Arthur's Pass climb - the South Ridge of Mt Franklin
Alpine Climbing Easy
- Distance
- 4.7 km
- Ascent
- 1.3 km
- Descent
- 2 m
- Low Point
- 763 m
- High Point
- 2.1 km
- Gradient
- 25˚
This is a popular alpine climbing route which is generally considered to be easy. It's remote, it features low exposure and is typically done between October and March. From a low point of 763 m to the maximum altitude of 2.1 km, the route covers 4.7 km, 1349 vertical metres of ascent and 2 vertical metres of descent. You'll need ice axe, bivy kit and crampons to complete it safely.
Description
Accessed from Upper Deception Hut, upstream go up the slide then sidle into the upper Good Luck stream. Past Lake Anna climb the South Ridge to the summit.
Difficulty
Easy
The ascent involves simple glacier hiking and/or short, straightforward rock scrambles. Equivalent to Alpine F, F+
Low Exposure
The route is well protected or easy enough that protection is not required.
Remoteness
Away from help but easily accessed.
Best time to visit
Equipment required
- Ice axe
- Bivy Kit
- Crampons