Manawatū-Whanganui · Hiking

Pukataramea To Maropea Forks Hut Tk

1.1 mi
round trip
1,981 ft
climb
4,289 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Pukataramea To Maropea Forks Hut Tk is an out-and-back trail, 1.1 miles each way (2.2 miles round trip) in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, inside Ruahine Forest Park. It runs between about 2,800 ft and 4,290 ft above sea level, with roughly 250 ft of climbing one way. The nearest town is Taihape, about 18 miles east of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Puketaramea, Piringa 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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