Rangiwahia Hut - Deadmans Track
- 8.0 mi
- loop
- 3,473 ft
- climb
- 5,142 ft
- high point
- Loop
- route
Rangiwahia Hut - Deadmans Track is a 8.0-mile loop in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, inside Ruahine Forest Park. It runs between about 2,720 ft and 5,140 ft above sea level, with roughly 3,470 ft of climbing over the route. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Mangaweka, about 13 miles southeast of the trailhead. For camping, Rangiwahia domain is within about 6 miles. 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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