Lake Colenso To Puketaramea Tk
- 1.0 mi
- round trip
- 1,442 ft
- climb
- 3,011 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Lake Colenso To Puketaramea Tk is an out-and-back trail, 1.0 miles each way (2.0 miles round trip) in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, inside Ruahine Forest Park. It runs between about 2,290 ft and 3,010 ft above sea level, with roughly 720 ft of climbing one way. The nearest town is Taihape, about 18 miles east of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Titapu, Waikamaka and Rangiwhakamataku / Te Rangiwhakamatuku. For camping, Unknown Campsite is within about 6 miles. There are 6 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 Lake Colenso To Puketaramea Tk for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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