Hacket Circuit
Mount Richmond Forest Park
- 6 hr – 7 hr 30 min return via same track
- Easy/medium
A good day walk mainly along the Hacket Creek, including Hacket and Browning Huts. Dogs are allowed in the Mt Richmond Forest Park on a lead.
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Walking time
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1 – 2 days
6 hr – 7 hr 30 min
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Distance
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18.0km |
Type
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Return via same track
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Grade
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Easy/medium
Multiple stream crossings - water low enough for stepping stones in summer Grades explained
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Bookings
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No bookings — open access
No — open access
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Starts
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Aniseed Valley carpark, Richmond |
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Ends
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Aniseed Valley carpark, Richmond |
Maps
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NZTopo50-BQ26
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Altitude
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450m |
Link
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{{Hacket Hut}}http://{{Hacket Hut}} |
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Popular with mountain bikers so just be aware.
There is a swing bridge to cross although the river may be forded instead slightly further up stream - feet will get wet with this option!
Dogs allowed on leads
This isn't very steep or reach very high elevations, it is just long