Silver Peaks Daytrip (Hightop/Tunnels) by David Barnes

Area: The Silver Peaks

Map: NZMS 260 - I44/J44 (Dunedin)
OTMC Reference Material:
Guide Book etc: From Sea To Silver Peak
Originally Published: OTMC Bulletin, 597, May 2000
Date: 30 April, 2000
Notes: Suitable all year round, but keep an eye on the weather, especially along the tops.

 

Silver Peak Day Trip, 30 April, 2000 

As the bulk of the party had started walking while Dick and I shuttled cars my trip started with me almost running to keep up with Dick as he charged in to Green Hut. The day was really warming up as we headed up to Pulpit Rock to be met by the intrusion of a group of motorcyclists on the track. (I will be talking to DoC about this). There wasn't a cloud in the sky or a breath of wind, so the walk along Rocky Ridge was really quite spectacular. We lunched at the high point just beyond the Hermit's Cave turnoff, and then continued on to Yellow Ridge. Vitoly & Dick shot up to the Gap, while the rest of us continued down to Yellow Hut. After a short break, we had the sharp descent to and ascent from the Waikouaiti River. A good day out. 

David Barnes for Peter Barnes, Alan Perry, Dick Brasier, John Cox, Vitoly and Vadirn Pyatov.

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