Cass Saddle Hut
Craigieburn Forest Park
An old Forest Service hut on the Cass-Lagoon Saddle Track, built in 1953. The hut is located just below the treeline north of Cass Saddle. Three bunks in the main part of the hut along with another bench suitable for sleeping in the enclosed foyer. No mattresses. A creek nearby emerges out of the the scree and provides a water supply before dropping over a pretty, mossy waterfall. Ample camping in the light forest above the hut.
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Owner
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Owner: DOC |
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Category
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Basic Hut/Bivvy |
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Sleeps
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Sleeps 4
4
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Facilities
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Toilet, Enclosed wood/coal burner |
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Water supply
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No water |
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Getting there
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Cass-Lagoon Saddle Track: 3 hours from SH73 at Cass, or 2.5 hours from Hamilton Hut. |
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Unlocked
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This hut is unlocked and open to access. |
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Bookings
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No bookings — open access
No — open access
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Altitude
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1,160m |
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Mobile phone coverage
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No coverage |
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Maps
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NZTopo50-BV21
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Link
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www.doc.govt.nz/p...http://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-stay/backcountry-huts-by-region/canterbury/waimakariri/cass-saddle-hut/ |
ID 3185
About this hut
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