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Sat 27 Jan to Thu 01 Feb branch River, Raglan Range

Tramping route

Trips.2024-01-27RaglanRange,Maps/2024-01-27 nzm Branch River Raglan Range final.gpx

Start:	2024-01-27 15:14	Start elev:	606 m	Max elev:	1,782 m	Distance:	48.6 km
End:	2024-02-01 15:18	End elev:	637 m	Ascent:	3,509 m	Avg moving speed:	2.0 km/h
Duration:	33:43 h	Elev gain:	31 m	Descent:	3,709 m	Duration moving:	24:28 h

Sat 27 Greigs Hut to Siberia Hut

2024-01-27 nzm Greigs Hut to Siberia Hut final.gpx

Greigs Hut	15:14	Start elev:	606 m	Max elev:	717 m	Distance:	6.8 km
Siberia Hut	17:35	End elev:	686 m	Ascent:	395 m	Avg moving speed:	4.0 km/h
Duration:	02:20 h	Elev gain:	80 m	Descent:	362 m	Duration moving:	01:42 h

Greigs Hut

Greigs Hut is a Standard hut, located at -41.837, 173.105. There are 14 bunks with heating, mattresses, toilets - non-flush, water from tap - not treated, boil before use, and water supply. Bookings are not required, usage is first come, first served.

Greigs Hut alert

Branch River – access restrictions to Greigs Hut

Due to logging restrictions the 4WD road up the Branch River to Greigs Hut is closed to the public each week from 8 am Monday to noon Friday. Access is available in weekends to the public.

Do no use the road during the closed period as there are multiple hazards.

The road up the Leatham River to Bottom Gordons remains open and unaffected by the work.

First published on 8 March 2024. Last reviewed on 29 April 2024.

Due to logging restrictions the 4WD road up the Branch River to Greigs Hut is closed to the public each week from 8 am Monday to noon Friday. Access is available in weekends to the public.

Do no use the road during the closed period as there are multiple hazards.

The road up the Leatham River to Bottom Gordons remains open and unaffected by the work.

First published on 8 March 2024. Last reviewed on 29 April 2024.

Branch River Suspension Bridge removed

The Branch River Suspension Bridge (near Siberia Hut) was badly damaged in the August 2022 storm event and has been removed.

It is possible to cross the river at your own risk near this point. Ensure you have the right river conditions and good river crossing skills and experience.

There are many fallen trees on route to Branch Bivvy and a slip 1.5 km from Bottom Misery Hut traveling towards Branch Bivvy. Allow extra time to navigate these areas.

First published on 26 August 2022. Last reviewed on 22 March 2024.

The Branch River Suspension Bridge (near Siberia Hut) was badly damaged in the August 2022 storm event and has been removed.

It is possible to cross the river at your own risk near this point. Ensure you have the right river conditions and good river crossing skills and experience.

There are many fallen trees on route to Branch Bivvy and a slip 1.5 km from Bottom Misery Hut traveling towards Branch Bivvy. Allow extra time to navigate these areas.

First published on 26 August 2022. Last reviewed on 22 March 2024.

Siberia Hut

Siberia Hut is a Standard hut, located at -41.88, 173.075. There are 6 bunks with heating, mattresses, toilets - non-flush, water from stream, and water supply. Bookings are not required, usage is first come, first served.

Siberia Hut alert