Manawatū-Whanganui · Hiking

Ashhurst Pathway

2.0 mi
round trip: 252 ft
climb: 186 ft
high point: Out and back
route

Ashhurst Pathway is an out-and-back trail, 2.0 miles each way (4.0 miles round trip) in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand. It stays at about 190 ft above sea level and is close to flat. Most of the way is pavement. The nearest town is Ashhurst, about 1.1 miles south of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Adams Peak. For camping, Ashhurst Domain Campground and Te Waha o Te Kurī / Woodville Ferry Reserve are within about 6 miles. There are 4 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trails, access rules and conditions change, so check locally before you go.

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Conditions and forecast

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Ashhurst Pathway for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.