Manawatū-Whanganui · Hiking

Back Track

A 4.8-mile point-to-point route in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand.

4.8 mi
one way
2,030 ft
climb
1,191 ft
high point
Point to point
route

Back Track is a 4.8-mile point-to-point route in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand. It runs between about 300 ft and 1,190 ft above sea level, with roughly 2,030 ft of climbing one way. It is a well-made walking path, fine for most hikers. Most of the way is dirt. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Tokomaru, about 5.2 miles east of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Te Mata and Aruwaru. Fould's Falls and J White Falls are within about 3 miles. For camping, Kahuterawa Reserve and Camp Kilsby are within about 6 miles. There are 9 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 Back Track for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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