Manawatū-Whanganui · Hiking

Pourangaki Hut To Hikurangi Range

1.5 mi
round trip
2,818 ft
climb
4,938 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Pourangaki Hut To Hikurangi Range is an out-and-back trail, 1.5 miles each way (3.0 miles round trip) in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, inside Ruahine Forest Park. It runs between about 2,620 ft and 4,940 ft above sea level, with roughly 2,510 ft of climbing one way. The nearest town is Mangaweka, about 16 miles east of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Pourangaki, Maungamahue and Wooden Peg. 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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Conditions and forecast

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Pourangaki Hut To Hikurangi Range for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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