Last Updated: 10th Jul 2025

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Manawatu Gorge - One way

Ashhurst, Manawatu - Wanganui

Submitted by David Haunschmidt

Last Updated: 10th Jul 2025

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Grunt Factor: 17 ?

Gnarl Factor: 26 ?

10.8km

Length of run

575m

Total Ascent

585m

Total Descent

Driving Time

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Manawatu Gorge - One way, Manawatu - Wanganui

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Type of Run

Front country - easily accessible

Point to Point (one way)

Undulating, some big hills

Native bush

Riverside

Run Makeup

72%

25%

Gravel Road

Easy Single Track

Moderate Single Track

Average Uphill Gradient: +10.5%

Average Downhill Gradient: -10.7%

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Estimated Times to Run

2:20

Slow

1:20

Moderate

0:50

Fast

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Guide

This trail is also an out-and-back half marathon, but you might equally just want to run one way. You can start the track from the Woodville or Ashhurst end.

From either end the track climbs steadily (and steeply in places) before levelling out for a spell high above the gorge. Five viewpoints along the way give spectacular views of the river, road, railway, reserve and turbines at nearby windfarms.It is pretty much all nice single track and well signposted.

An extra 4km loop option is available at the Ashhurst end of the track.

Great forest. Nice views. Peaceful.

Toilets at both trailheads.

Transport and parking:

From the west (Palmerston North/Ashhurst end), parking is on Napier Road, Ashurst.
From the east (Woodville end) access is from the Ballance end on Gorge Road with parking just across the Ballance Bridge.

Distance from Ashhurst:

4 km

Driving time from Ashhurst:

5 minutes

Dog friendly:

Landowner permission required:

Navigation Rating:

Easy.

Navigation Tips:

Follow the signs.

Cellphone Coverage:

Generally good.

Suggested Gear List:

First aid kit, Cellphone, Map

Availability of Water:

Bring your own.

Hazards:

Can get muddy in winter and after rain.

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