Last Updated: 18th Jan 2024
Herepai & Roaring Stag Huts
Eketahuna, Manawatu - Wanganui
Submitted by Michelle Tomlin
Last Updated: 18th Jan 2024
Open
Grunt Factor: 48 ?
Gnarl Factor: 77 ?
18.7km
1100m
1100m
862m
Last Updated: 18th Jan 2024
Eketahuna, Manawatu - Wanganui
Submitted by Michelle Tomlin
Last Updated: 18th Jan 2024
Open
Grunt Factor: 48 ?
Gnarl Factor: 77 ?
18.7km
1100m
1100m
862m
Back country - remote
Out and Back
Very hilly
Native bush
Moderate Single Track
Technical Single Track
Average Uphill Gradient: +12.5%
Average Downhill Gradient: -12.0%
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7.00:00
Slow
4.30:00
Moderate
3.30
Fast
Gentle incline first 2km on good trail, then steep technical climb to where trail forks.
Turn right for approx. 1.5 km approx to Herepai Hut, then left for 3.9 km down the ridgeline into the valley to Roaring Stag Hut. The trail is easy to follow with some technical underfoot terrain. Mostly under bush cover. Herepai Hut is fairly basic, but Roaring Stag Hut is large, modern and in a stunning location next to an excellent swingbridge across the Ruamahanga River.
Allow plenty of time for the return trip back to Putara Road.
Gravel carparking at roadend for several vehicles
25 km
31 minutes
Unknown
No
Moderate.
Trail easy to follow for the most part. Keep an eye on the orange markers.
Very patchy.
Thermal leggings, Long-sleeved thermal top, Seam-sealed waterproof jacket, Gloves, Beanie/thermal headwear, Personal Locator Beacon (PLB), Whistle, First aid kit, Extra food for emergencies, Survival bag, Cellphone, Map, Headtorch and spare batteries
Water available at Herepai Hut, Roaring Stag Hut, Ruapai Stream and Ruamahanga River near Roaring Stag Hut
Two stream crossings near Roaring Stag Hut - water levels may be raised - caution required during/after adverse weather
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We did this one as an overnight hike, visiting Herepai first, then staying at Roaring Stag. Awesome trail, and the dog loved it too. I had cellphone coverage briefly at the turnoff for Herepai Hut, and at Herepai, but not at Roaring Stag.
January 17
These overlap with this trail to some degree. You may wish to combine them but please note that to qualify for FKTs on these runs you should record a separate activity for each.
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