Kawhatau Base To Kawhatau River (old Roa
- 0.4 mi
- round trip
- 712 ft
- climb
- 2,187 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Kawhatau Base To Kawhatau River (old Roa is an out-and-back trail, 0.3 miles each way (0.7 miles round trip) in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, inside Ruahine Forest Park. It runs between about 1,970 ft and 2,190 ft above sea level, with roughly 320 ft of climbing one way. The nearest town is Mangaweka, about 14 miles east of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Colenso. There are 5 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 Kawhatau Base To Kawhatau River (old Roa for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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