This track climbs steadily to the beautiful alpine Lake Marian in Fiordland National Park.
The steep track is often muddy and requires navigating over exposed tree roots.
The dense, ancient forest — largely untouched — is dominated by silver and mountain beech, alongside lush ferns, moss-draped trees, and podocarps such as rimu.
A breathtaking ascent, not only for the body, but for the eye.