Manawatū-Whanganui · Hiking

West Branch - Marton Sash and Door Trail

0.9 mi
round trip: 278 ft
climb: 2,671 ft
high point: Out and back
route

West Branch - Marton Sash and Door Trail is an out-and-back trail, 0.9 miles each way (1.9 miles round trip) in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, inside Ngātokoerua Scenic Reserve. It runs between about 2,540 ft and 2,670 ft above sea level, with roughly 160 ft of climbing one way. The nearest town is Waimarino, about 2.8 miles southwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Te Waro. Tupapakurua Falls is within about 3 miles. For camping, Mangahuia Camping Ground and Mangahuia Campsite are 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.

Nearby · Mount Ngāuruhoe Summit Route · Tongariro Alpine Crossing · Dome Summit Track

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Conditions and forecast

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at West Branch - Marton Sash and Door Trail for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.