Mania Road To Whanahuia Range
- 2.9 mi
- round trip
- 3,038 ft
- climb
- 4,641 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Mania Road To Whanahuia Range is an out-and-back trail, 2.9 miles each way (5.7 miles round trip) in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand. It runs between about 2,270 ft and 4,640 ft above sea level, with roughly 2,700 ft of climbing one way. The nearest town is Mangaweka, about 11 miles east of the trailhead. For camping, Rangiwahia domain is within about 6 miles. There are 3 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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