Demon Trail section of the Hollyford track
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I have heard that this section of the track has been left untouched as to give people an idea of what back country tracks are like is this true.
i walked the Caples 4 weeks ago and that was quite a walk up and down the McKellar saddle and one more question is there a right and wrong way to walk down steep tracks to avoid sore knees IE:more heel first then toes,mind you i walked for 9 days straight that could be why my knees started to hurt
Lindsay
Trekking poles (shorter for ascents & extend longer for descents) do wonders for keeping the knees happy. Don't know if you're already using them...
It was a well maintained, platformed section of track when I walked in in 05-06. Up and down certainly, but with a good surface. No better or worse than the rest of the hollyford except for the gradient.
Not really sure what the fuss is about - there's worse sections on almost every track I've walked. Suspect it just catches people unawares since the rest of the track is flat and valley floor walking: net expecting hills.
got the story on my website.
The Demon Trail is not actually Demonish
It is quite an easy walk with a 1-2 m wide surface with the odd slippery rock but we did it in the wet no troubles. Did it in Jan 08.
DOC just want you to go on the jetboat!
Tried your webpage, but couldn't see the Hollyford Track one you were talking about.
http://www.freewebs.com/hellmission/multidayhellmissions.htm
That guy who said DOC want you to go by jet boat has got it wrong. DOC have nothing to do with it
@Mike B
well DOC are really implying that by the use of this sign
http://christmasphoto07and08.webs.com/apps/photos/photo?photoid=22971489
'Challenging, rough and unneven sections. It is suitable for fit, experienced trampers only' Tui-Yeah Right
The track is well benched and better than any track in the Tararuas or Ruahines and those tracks do not have signs like this one.
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