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The trail is either hanging from the rock, cut into the rock or cut right through it. The banks are stark except for an abundance of wild thyme and the ever present lupins clinging to the rocks. Along this section you will notice (if you keen an eye out) for the drainage tunnels (there are 13 of them) that were drilled into the hillside in the mid 1990’s in attempt to alleviate landslips into the Clutha River. You will know when you reach the gully as this is where you’ll find the coffee and burger barges moored up against the side of the trail, a welcome sight. Cairnmuir Gully to Halfway Hut: 8.4km, grade 2-3 We eased our way past the crowds at the coffee stop towards the Cairnmuir Ladder, an aptly named section of the track that if it wasn’t for the switchbacks, would require a near vertical climb. Although you may feel like grinding it out to the top, make sure you take time to stop and enjoy the view halfway up, it’s also the perfect excuse to take a breather. From here you can see most of the trail you have ridden along as well as the stonework faces of the Cairnmuir slide that was built to protect the river from a major landslide. The top of this section is the highest point on the track so the ride down was loads of fun. Towards the bottom we crossed Hugo Bridge, a narrow swing bridge traversing the gorge below. 52//WHERE ACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDS/#229
Above: Hartley Bridge Bluff Left hand page from top left: Hugo Bridge / Micah taking note of the warning signs Cairnmuir Ladder, a series of switchbacks making for an easier ascent ADVENTUREMAGAZINE.CO.NZ//53
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Above: Hartley Bridge Bluff<br />
Left hand page from top left: Hugo Bridge / Micah taking note of the warning signs<br />
Cairnmuir Ladder, a series of switchbacks making for an easier ascent<br />
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