Cascade Saddle Route
DOC track · Otago
Cascade Saddle Route is a 15.5 km DOC route in Otago with 1,447 m of climbing and a high point of 1,788 m.
The Cascade Saddle Route is an alpine crossing recommended for experienced trampers as a fine weather, summer route.
Track stats
| Distance | 15.5 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 4-5 days one way |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Expert |
| Track type | Route |
| Elevation gain | 1,447 m |
| Elevation loss | 970 m |
| Highest point | 1,788 m |
| Lowest point | 466 m |
| Region | Otago |
| Start | -44.47730, 168.66023 |
| End | -44.52223, 168.55628 |
Distance, elevation and the profile are worked out by TrailTreks from DOC's track line and the LINZ 8 m elevation model, from the start marker on the map. Time and difficulty are DOC's.
Elevation profile
Walked by TrailTreks
We have walked this route or part of it. Our own GPS track, photos and stats: Lake Lochnagar.
Huts near the track
- Aspiring Hut (on the track)
- Dart Hut (0.2 km from the track)
Campsites near the track
- Dart Campsite (on the track)
- Aspiring Campsite (0.2 km from the track)
GPX file
Download the Cascade Saddle Route GPX file (DOC's full track line with elevations) for your GPS or mapping app.
Alerts and conditions
Check current alerts on DOC before you go: tracks close for slips, floods, fire risk and pest control. The DOC page also has access, facilities and safety information.
Nearby DOC tracks
- Shotover Saddle Route (3.9 km away)
- French Ridge Track (6.2 km away)
- Liverpool Track (6.2 km away)
- West Matukituki Track (6.2 km away)
- Rob Roy Track (7.6 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Cascade Saddle Route in the free TrailTreks: NZ Topo Maps app: LINZ topo maps that work with no signal, DOC huts, tracks and alerts, and mountain weather.