Potae To Main Range (Ruahine) Track
- 2.0 mi
- round trip
- 2,251 ft
- climb
- 4,491 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Potae To Main Range (Ruahine) Track is an out-and-back trail, 2.0 miles each way (4.0 miles round trip) in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, inside Conservation Area Awarua. It runs between about 3,630 ft and 4,490 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,340 ft of climbing one way. The nearest town is Tikokino, about 19 miles northwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Pōtae, Te Rakaunuiakura and Mākirikiri. 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
Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Potae To Main Range (Ruahine) Track for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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