Potae - Mangatera River Tk
- 1.5 mi
- round trip
- 1,834 ft
- climb
- 4,134 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Potae - Mangatera River Tk is an out-and-back trail, 1.5 miles each way (3.1 miles round trip) in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, inside Ruahine Forest Park. It runs between about 2,470 ft and 4,130 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,750 ft of climbing one way. The nearest town is Taihape, about 19 miles east of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Pōtae, Rangiwhakamataku / Te Rangiwhakamatuku and Waikamaka. For camping, Unknown Campsite is within about 6 miles. There are 4 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
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