DOC have cut a track along the ridge between Umukarikari and Urchin. When I was last there a month or so ago there was still 600m at the Umukarikari end that had been marked but not yet cut.
This will make it a feasible round day trip taking in both Umukarikari and Urchin.
Care is needed going down the ridge from Umukarikari towards the bush. It is not yet marked and route finding might be an issue in fog.
DOC do intend to mark and signpost this route when the track cutting is finished, which hopefully will be before next summer.