Butler Saddle route

Walked by a CTC member

Butler Saddle route is a 30.0 km, 3-day tramp in West Coast with 1,168 m of climbing and a high point of 1,961 m.

A 3-day trip, shown here as one track: 28–30 January 2021.

User-generated track: recorded on a GPS by a Christchurch Tramping Club member on a past trip. It is not an official or maintained track, and the line, notes and conditions may be out of date or wrong. Check DOC for current track and hazard information, carry a map and plan for your own party.

Track stats

Distance30.0 km
Elevation gain1,168 m
Elevation loss1,615 m
Highest point1,961 m
Lowest point584 m
Time taken3 days (multi-day trip)
Trip date28–30 January 2021
RegionWest Coast
Start-43.29955, 170.90994
End-43.50853, 170.85610

Elevation profile

Elevation profile of Butler Saddle routeElevation from 584 m to 1,943 m over 30.01 km.500 m1,000 m1,500 m2,000 m0 km10 km20 km30 km
Elevation from 584 m to 1,943 m over 30.01 km.

GPX file

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