Mangamuka Summit Track
- 1.6 mi
- round trip
- 1,277 ft
- climb
- 2,336 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Mangamuka Summit Track is an out-and-back trail, 1.6 miles each way (3.2 miles round trip) in Northland, New Zealand, inside Raetea Forest. It runs between about 1,270 ft and 2,340 ft above sea level, with roughly 110 ft of climbing one way. It is a well-made walking path, fine for most hikers. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Broadwood, about 4.6 miles northeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Kumetewhiwhia, Raetea and Umaumakaroro. For camping, Raetea Peak Camp Site and Raetea North Side Campsite are within about 6 miles. 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 Mangamuka Summit Track for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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