Manawatū-Whanganui · Hiking

Wakelings Hut To Rongotea Trig Tk

1.2 mi
round trip
2,101 ft
climb
5,095 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Wakelings Hut To Rongotea Trig Tk is an out-and-back trail, 1.1 miles each way (2.3 miles round trip) in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, inside Ruahine Forest Park. It runs between about 3,050 ft and 5,100 ft above sea level, with roughly 30 ft of climbing one way. The nearest town is Mangaweka, about 17 miles east of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Rongotea, Piringa and Hikurangi. 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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