Distance
4.9 km to summit
16.9 km total
Elevation
489 m start
1,807 m max
Vertical
1,502 m gain
Time
3 hr 33 min to summit
8 hr 4 min total
Climb up steep track from Rolleston/Otira confluence, easy travel until approaching Barron summit ridge, then some scrambling with a bit of exposure. Unfortunately clouded in high up.
Sidled back down togoats creek track to Otira. Short run back to car.