Unknown Stream Waterfall Bypass
- 0.3 mi
- round trip
- 742 ft
- climb
- 2,228 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Unknown Stream Waterfall Bypass is an out-and-back trail, 0.3 miles each way (0.7 miles round trip) in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, inside Ruahine Forest Park. It runs between about 1,880 ft and 2,230 ft above sea level, with roughly 450 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding mountain hiking, with rocky or exposed stretches where you need sure footing. The nearest town is Taihape, about 16 miles east of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Mokai Patea, Titapu and Puketaramea. For camping, Unknown Campsite is within about 6 miles. There are 5 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 Unknown Stream Waterfall Bypass for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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