![]() Do not attempt to climb to and cross Copland Pass unless you have a high level of mountaineering experience and appropriate mountaineering equipment. Warning: The route ends at the alpine basin. The route continues to sidle until directly below Copland Pass, at which point it zigzags its way up the steep slopes into an alpine basin. Marked by cairns and poles, the route sidles above the river, with Aoraki/Mount Cook coming into view near Fiddian Creek. From Douglas Rock Hut, the route ascends through subalpine vegetation with improving views of the high mountain peaks surrounding the upper Copland River. This route should only be attempted by those with alpine experience, mountaineering skills and equipment. Avalanche and flood risk is high on this route. Past Douglas Rock Hut, a marked route continues up the Copland Valley. ![]() On a clear day the views from the hut are expansive. Douglas Rock Hut (eight bunks) is nestled in a forest glade just across the bridge. Eventually you will reach the swing-bridge across Tekano Creek and the views to the upper valley will open out in front of you. There are a number of open slips to cross with views up and down the river. Occasionally the track wanders into low forest but returns to the grassy flats before crossing the multiple channels of Scott Creek. This creek can be extremely hazardous in wet weather.īeyond Scott Creek the track enters the forest again and begins to climb gradually above the upper gorge. Along the flats there are fine views into the Ruera Valley and the Navigator Range beyond, while Mount Sefton and the Footstool rear up behind The Sierra Range, reaching heights over 2000 m above the valley floor. The suspension bridge near Welcome Flat Hut leads across to the true left of the Copland River and onto a series of extensive grassy river flats.
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