Manawatū-Whanganui · Hiking

Crow Hut To Rongotea Tk

2.0 mi
round trip
3,248 ft
climb
5,085 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Crow Hut To Rongotea Tk is an out-and-back trail, 2.0 miles each way (4.0 miles round trip) in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, inside Ruahine Forest Park. It runs between about 2,660 ft and 5,080 ft above sea level, with roughly 2,830 ft of climbing one way. The nearest town is Mangaweka, about 16 miles east of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Rongotea, Hikurangi and Colenso. For camping, Unknown Campsite is within about 6 miles. There are 7 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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