West Track
- 2.3 mi
- round trip
- 324 ft
- climb
- 2,345 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
West Track is an out-and-back trail, 2.3 miles each way (4.5 miles round trip) in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, inside Rangataua Conservation Area. It runs between about 2,200 ft and 2,340 ft above sea level, with roughly 100 ft of climbing one way. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Rangataua, about 2.3 miles northeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Marie. For camping, Mangawhero Campsite and Ohakune Top 10 Holiday Park are within about 6 miles. There are 3 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 West Track for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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