This stunning 27km trail proves to be a big day out. The quick elevation gain and rugged track separates the men from the boys. Not for the faint hearted. A reasonable amount of fitness is required to bag this peak in a day. Allow for 10 hours return from the Catchpool carpark and more importantly be prepared. The conditions can change rapidly so making sure you're equipped with the appropriate emergency gear, this is very important to a safe and successful trip. Refer to the Orongoronga Valley track as you'll be using the same track for the first 5km to the river bed. The track is not immediately apparent so knowing where to find it is crucial. After reaching the Orongoronga valley river bed, turn left and continue up the river for roughly 4km until you reach Matthew's Stream which will be running from the hills on the right. Usually just a dry river bed in the summer there will be an orange trail head triangle attached to a wooden stick indicating the correct stream to trek up. This sits tucked away on the right side of the river bed. Continue up Matthew's Stream for about 600m until you reach the trail head. Orange triangles should indicate the way. Once you hit the peak track following it shouldn't be too difficult. There is no cellphone service until you're onto the tops, around 3-4 hours in.