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Never Summer Traverse: Agnes-Howard

Shit rock sufferfest, awesome times.

Trail Running Difficult

Distance
18 km
Ascent
2 km
Descent
2 km
Duration
4-5 hrs
Low Point
3.1 km
High Point
3.9 km
Gradient
25˚
Never Summer Traverse: Agnes-Howard Map

This is a popular trail running route which is generally considered to be difficult. It's remote, it features high exposure and is typically done between May and October. From a low point of 3.1 km to the maximum altitude of 3.9 km, the route covers 18 km, 1956 vertical metres of ascent and 1954 vertical metres of descent.

Description

Tour of the never summer range, chossy ridges and fun scrambles. Alternative return route since we were feeling LETHAL (and the rock sucks)

Difficulty

Difficult

High Exposure

3 out of 4

Some trail sections have exposed ledges or steep ascents/descents where falling could cause serious injury.

Remoteness

2 out of 4

Away from help but easily accessed.

Best time to visit

between May and October