Hope Saddle
Mountain pass in New Zealand
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Hope Saddle (634 m or 2,080 ft above sea level) is a saddle located south of Richmond, in the Hope Range of the northern South Island.[1] It lies above the Clark Valley.[2]
| Hope Saddle | |
|---|---|
View from Hope Saddle Lookout | |
| Elevation | 634 m (2,080 ft) |
| Traversed by | State Highway 6 |
| Location | New Zealand |
| Range | Hope Range |
| Coordinates | 41°37′44″S 172°43′11″E |
 Interactive map of Hope Saddle | |
In 1871 a track was cut over the Hope Saddle ensuring there was a route from Westport to Nelson.[3] Horse-drawn vehicles began using the track in 1879.[1] This track would become part of State Highway 6.[1] The view from the Hope Saddle is regarded as being "magnificent".[4]
