Taranaki · Hiking

Taranaki Maunga Summit Climb

Taranaki Maunga Summit ClimbPhoto: Image Science and Analysis Laboratory, NASA-Johnson Space Center., Public domain (via Wikimedia Commons)
3.6 mi
one way
2,225 ft
climb
8,109 ft
high point
Point to point
route

Taranaki Maunga Summit Climb is a 3.6-mile point-to-point route in Taranaki, New Zealand, inside Te Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki. It runs between about 3,110 ft and 8,110 ft above sea level, with roughly 2,220 ft of climbing one way. It is alpine hiking on rough, exposed ground where you may need your hands for balance; it is for experienced hikers. Most of the way is natural ground. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Kaponga, about 10 miles northwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Taranaki Maunga, Sharks Tooth and Te Tāhuna-o-Tūtawa. Curtis Falls and Te Rere-o-Tahurangi Falls are within about 3 miles. For camping, Freedom Camping is within about 6 miles. There are 8 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 Taranaki Maunga Summit Climb for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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