42 Traverse
- 27.4 mi
- one way
- 3,829 ft
- climb
- Point to point
- route
42 Traverse is a 27-mile mountain bike trail in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand. It runs between about 1,150 ft and 3,000 ft above sea level, with roughly 3,830 ft of climbing one way. It is mapped as a named route, with its sections joined into one trail here. It is on the edge of Ōwhango. Peaks within about 3 miles include Mihirangi, Te Puka and Ratahau. For camping, Ruapehu Christian Camp is within about 6 miles. Distances, elevations and the trail shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trail access for bikes, closures and conditions change, so check locally before you ride.
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Conditions and forecast
Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at 42 Traverse for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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