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(1833m) is a rounded summit with enough space for about six people to sit comfortably and
admire the views in every direction. The most impressive view is to the north, looking over
towards Mt Rolleston with the icefall of Crow Glacier right below it.
If the wind is gentle and the sun is out you could spend the afternoon up here, enjoying
the world at your feet. If you do stay a while, eventually a kea or two will arrive - do not
feed them, and do not leave your day-pack or anything else unattended.
The return trip begins by backtracking to the junction of Avalanche Peak Track and Scotts
Track. Whereas the yellow markers descend the ridge south, this time you stay with the or-
ange markers as they continue along the crest of the ridge to the east.
In the beginning Scotts Track will also have some narrow areas with steep drop-offs to-
wards the McGrath Stream catchment, but 30 minutes from the summit the ridge eases up
and the descent becomes a wonderful stroll through tussock. The bushline is reached in one
to 1½ hours, at a spot where the track is well marked among the stunted mountain beech.
It's a 300m descent from here to SH73, along a track that is not nearly as steep or rugged
as Avalanche Peak Track. You will also enjoy better views on the way down, as you are con-
stantly passing small openings in the trees. Most of them are dominated by Devil's Punch-
bowl Falls leaping 131m out of a cleft in the mountains. It takes most people at least one
hour to descend through the bush, longer if their legs are tired. Eventually you arrive at
SH73, just north of Arthur's Pass village. Follow the road 200m south into the village.
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Goat Pass Track
Duration 2 days
Distance 25km (15.5 miles)
Track Standard Route
Difficulty Moderate
Start Greyneys Shelter
End Morrison Footbridge
Nearest Town Arthur's Pass ( Click here )
Transport Shuttle bus
 
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