mvanderbilt - Mar 5, 2015 10:51 pm Date Climbed: Mar 3, 2015
Surprsingly fun
We hiked to the summit of the the Pinnacles as a day hike from the end of the Kauaeranga valley road. It took 6 hours RT at a steady but relaxed pace. The views opened up once we got past Hydro Camp, but the unusual rock hewn construction of the Webb Creek trail was interesting as well. The final section to the summit reminded me a little of the Angels Landing hike in Zion National Park, Utah US. We were all alone on the summit on an early March Monday, but heard that the hut was full over the weekend. I think the upper part with ladders and iron rungs would be less fun when crowded. Photos at https://www.flickr.com/photos/mvanderbilt/sets/72157651127801235
Baarb - May 20, 2014 5:51 am Date Climbed: May 16, 2014
Wild
Usual way up to the Pinnacles, some great views thanks to the super clear weather. Stayed in the hut overnight then headed down via the Moss Creek route and back to the road the next day. 8 hours for the second day in keeping with the DOC suggestion though that was with a heavy pack/tent/stove etc. which it turned out was largely unnecessary. It's a real adventure out that way, slippery rock faces, slippery clay, slippery wood, sucking bogs, wild pigs, goats, though the vegetation's quite something. Some really interesting moss and ferns. Can't say I enjoyed much of it but it was worth it.
nickkarl - Jun 20, 2010 1:04 am Date Climbed: Jun 8, 2010
Standard Route
Headed up the standard route from the Pinnacles Hut. Was nice with all the stairs and ladders. Had some cloud cover but got to see the Ocean a few times. Beautiful area!
mvanderbilt - Mar 5, 2015 10:51 pm Date Climbed: Mar 3, 2015
Surprsingly funWe hiked to the summit of the the Pinnacles as a day hike from the end of the Kauaeranga valley road. It took 6 hours RT at a steady but relaxed pace. The views opened up once we got past Hydro Camp, but the unusual rock hewn construction of the Webb Creek trail was interesting as well. The final section to the summit reminded me a little of the Angels Landing hike in Zion National Park, Utah US. We were all alone on the summit on an early March Monday, but heard that the hut was full over the weekend. I think the upper part with ladders and iron rungs would be less fun when crowded. Photos at https://www.flickr.com/photos/mvanderbilt/sets/72157651127801235
Baarb - May 20, 2014 5:51 am Date Climbed: May 16, 2014
WildUsual way up to the Pinnacles, some great views thanks to the super clear weather. Stayed in the hut overnight then headed down via the Moss Creek route and back to the road the next day. 8 hours for the second day in keeping with the DOC suggestion though that was with a heavy pack/tent/stove etc. which it turned out was largely unnecessary. It's a real adventure out that way, slippery rock faces, slippery clay, slippery wood, sucking bogs, wild pigs, goats, though the vegetation's quite something. Some really interesting moss and ferns. Can't say I enjoyed much of it but it was worth it.
nickkarl - Jun 20, 2010 1:04 am Date Climbed: Jun 8, 2010
Standard RouteHeaded up the standard route from the Pinnacles Hut. Was nice with all the stairs and ladders. Had some cloud cover but got to see the Ocean a few times. Beautiful area!