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Roberts Point Track - Franz Josef Glacier 2016-08-09 8:37

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Distance
7.72 mi
Elevation gain
1,949 ft
Technical difficulty
Moderate
Elevation loss
1,949 ft
Max elevation
2,011 ft
TrailRank 
82 4.5
Min elevation
656 ft
Trail type
Loop
Time
5 hours 58 minutes
Coordinates
1071
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September 4, 2016
Recorded
August 2016
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near Franz Josef, West Coast (New Zealand)

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Roberts Point Track - Franz Josef Glacier 2016-08-09 8:37
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Com he comentat en el track del Fox Glacier, és molt fàcil arribar al davant dels glaciars, però també hi ha l’opció de buscar algun camí que et porti més a munt i disposar d’una millor visió, a la vegada que camines per indrets molt menys concorreguts.


Ens vàrem aixecar aviat i vàrem ser els primers en iniciar el Roberts Point Track.


Aquest sender no està tant preparat ni assenyalat com altres, però està molt ben equipat amb quatre impressionants ponts penjats i un parell de trams d’escales aèries. Un dels ponts realment fa impressió ;-) Tot això ho diu un cartell a l’inici, per tal d’evitar que passejants s’hi aventurin sense preparació. Nosaltres el vàrem fer tots quatre sense problemes, tot i que en dies de pluja hi ha trams en els que caldria posar-hi molta atenció per no relliscar de valent.


El corriol és molt bonic, i quan arribes a dalt de tot, et trobes amb un mirador de fusta amb una taula i uns bancs, un luxe poder dinar o fer un mos davant d’aquell espectacle de gel en moviment (que cada any recula i d'aquí poc desapareixerà del tot;-(


Salut i Cames!!
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As I mentioned in the track Fox Glacier, it is very easy to get to the front of the glaciers, but we also have the option to find a way to take you above and have a better view while you walk through places much less crowded.

We got up early and were the first to start the Roberts Point Track.

This trail is not so much prepared and labeled as others, but is well equipped with four stunning hanging bridges and a couple of flights of aerial ladders. One of the bridges really makes impression ;-) A sign warns at the beginning, to prevent walkers come unprepared. We did it without problems, although on rainy days there are stretches where it should pay careful attention to avoid slipping hard.

The trail is very nice, and when you reach the top, you find a wooden gazebo with a table and benches, a luxury to eat something at the sight of moving ice (each year back and soon disappear altogether ;-(

Salut i Cames!!

Waypoints

PictographBridge Altitude 791 ft
Photo ofArch Creek Bridge

Arch Creek Bridge

08-AGO-16 23:20:14

PictographBridge Altitude 705 ft
Photo ofDouglas Bridge

Douglas Bridge

08-AGO-16 22:56:36

PictographWilderness hut Altitude 1,260 ft
Photo ofHende Hut Photo ofHende Hut

Hende Hut

09-AGO-16 0:10:02

PictographCar park Altitude 741 ft
Photo ofParking Franz Josef Glacier

Parking Franz Josef Glacier

09-AGO-16 4:35:15

PictographLake Altitude 728 ft
Photo ofPeters Pool

Peters Pool

09-AGO-16 4:24:01

PictographBridge Altitude 784 ft
Photo ofRoberts Point Swing Bridge

Roberts Point Swing Bridge

08-AGO-16 23:34:26

PictographPanorama Altitude 2,005 ft
Photo ofRoberts Point Viewing Platform Photo ofRoberts Point Viewing Platform Photo ofRoberts Point Viewing Platform

Roberts Point Viewing Platform

09-AGO-16 1:22:13

PictographBridge Altitude 1,273 ft
Photo ofRope Creek Bridge

Rope Creek Bridge

09-AGO-16 0:26:34

Comments  (4)

  • axltope Aug 5, 2018

    I have followed this trail  verified  View more

    Well explain and accurate description

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    capita haddock Aug 20, 2018

    Thanks axltope for your contribution. This is a path that really interested.
    Salut i Cames!!

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    Saltacamberas Nov 12, 2018

    I have followed this trail  View more

    Ruta muy entretenida que te deja en un observatorio bastante bueno sobre el Franz Josef

  • Photo of capita haddock
    capita haddock Nov 12, 2018

    Hi Saltacamberas... gracias por tu comentario. Me encanta recordar este viaje, y esta ruta fue interesante, a veces cuesta en NZ adentrarse en el bosque "natural", en este caso es fácil, bien preparado pero sin ser excesivo ;-)
    Salut i Cames!!

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