Manawatū-Whanganui · Hiking

North Track

2.9 mi
round trip
610 ft
climb
2,619 ft
high point
Out and back
route

North Track is an out-and-back trail, 2.9 miles each way (5.8 miles round trip) in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, inside Rangataua Conservation Area. It runs between about 2,410 ft and 2,620 ft above sea level, with roughly 230 ft of climbing one way. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Rangataua, about 3.1 miles northeast of the trailhead. Sigley Falls is within about 3 miles. For camping, Mangawhero Campsite and Ohakune Top 10 Holiday Park are 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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West Track

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Conditions and forecast

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at North Track for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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