Day 108, Goats Pass Hut to Arthurs Pass Village (2227)
I woke up to find that the cloud had descended but it was still dry as I left the hut to go up a short distance to Goats Pass.
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| Looking down on Goats Pass Hut |
There are a lot of boardwalks over the top which made it very easy for the first section. It was even better as the cloud was higher on the other side.
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| Boardwalk over the pass |
It was an easy descent down to the tree line, and the first river crossing, but became steeper and rootier in the trees.
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| Looking down the Mingha valley |
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| First crossing of the day |
There were a couple of really steep descents and ascents to cross side streams and a climb over a spur to avoid a gorge but it was much easier than yesterday although just as beautiful.
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| A steep drop to the river |
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| There was some easy walking |
I soon reached the flatter area, no grass just rocks washed down onto the floor plain.
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| The Mingha valley |
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| River bed |
A couple of river crossings and I got to the Bealey River which I crossed to reach the road and railway for a seven kilometre road walk off trail to Arthurs Pass Village.
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| Road and rail near Arthurs Pass |
I had booked a bed and had a parcel to pick up which was a pity as it would have suited me better to keep going. It's always a problem booking ahead, I always get there too late or too early!
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| Arthurs Pass |
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| View from the hostel |
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| Kea in the village |
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