Day 113, (Methven) Glenrock Stream to Comyns Hut (2316)
It was a bright clear morning when we went to the café to meet a friend of Pete's who had offered to give all three of us a lift up to the start of the trail at Glenrock Stream.
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| Pete's friend Holly and partner |
It was at least an hours drive so it was very generous of her to do it.Onwards and upwards by the stream until reaching a 4wd track that took us all the way to the hut.
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| Looking back to the Rakaia River from Turtons Saddle |
There were some excellent views back to the Rakaia River which was much higher today after yesterday's 200mm of rain over the mountains.
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| Dean (front) and Pete at the A frame hut |
It was a very Scottish walk over open hills to the top of the pass (1030 meters) and an A frame hut, perfect for lunch.
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| Path towards Turtons Stream |
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| Turtons Stream |
Down by Turtons Stream between 2000 meter hills and all too soon Comyns Hut came into view.
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| Above Turtons Stream |
A rough old hut made of Dexion and corrugated iron and I thought it may be better to camp, but in the end decided to stay in the hut with Pete and Dean.
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| Comyns Hut |
It was a good sunny afternoon but quite windy so the hut was probably best.
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| View from the hut |
The shuttle bus took more walkers to the trail head later in the morning and we finished the day with four people in the hut, it has eight beds, and five camping outside.
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