Deadmans Track
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Forecast point: Harris Saddle (1255m) · 0.8km away
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This challenging tramping route from the Hollyford Road climbs the slope to meet the Routeburn Track near Harris Saddle.
Elevation
Cover mapped summer 2023/24.
Sampled from the national 8m elevation model. No LiDAR survey covers this route yet.
Description
This is a challenging tramping route.
From the Hollyford Road the track climbs steadily to reach the Routeburn Track at a point half an hour before the Harris Saddle. There is a creek to cross, which may be impassable after heavy rain.
From Hollyford Road up to the Routeburn Track takes about 5 hours.
There are fantastic views back over the Hollyford Valley and Fiordland mountains.
Getting there
The track begins from the lower Hollyford Road, 2 km below Gunns Camp.
To find the Hollyford Road, turn off from the Milford Road (SH94) at Marian Corner, a few minutes towards Milford Sound from The Divide. Marian Corner is about 87 km along the Milford Road from Te Anau.
Know before you go
This is a route so you will need above average fitness and high level backcountry (remote areas) skills and experience, including navigation and survival skills.
Note: If you plan to stay at huts or campsites along the Routeburn Track, bookings are required.
Weather
Forecast at the start of the track