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Herepai & Roaring Stag Huts

Eketahuna, Manawatu - Wanganui

Submitted by Michelle Tomlin

Last Updated: 21st Sep 2023

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Grunt Factor: 48

Gnarl Factor: 77

18.7km

Length of run

1100m

Total Ascent

1100m

Total Descent

862m

Highest point

Driving Time

Driving Distance

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Herepai & Roaring Stag Huts, Manawatu - Wanganui

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Type of Run

Back country - remote

Out and Back

Very hilly

Native bush

Run Makeup

20%

80%

Moderate Single Track

Technical Single Track

Average Uphill Gradient: +12.5%

Average Downhill Gradient: -12.0%

Trailhead

Estimated Times to Run

7.00:00

Slow

4.30:00

Moderate

3.30

Fast

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Guide

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.

Transport and parking:

Gravel carparking at roadend for several vehicles

Distance from Eketahuna:

25 km

Driving time from Eketahuna:

31 minutes

Dog friendly:

Unknown

Landowner permission required:

Navigation Rating:

Moderate.

Navigation Tips:

Trail easy to follow for the most part. Keep an eye on the orange markers.

Cellphone Coverage:

Very patchy.

Suggested Gear List:

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.

Availability of Water:

Water available at Herepai Hut, Roaring Stag Hut, Ruapai Stream and Ruamahanga River near Roaring Stag Hut

Seasonality Issues:

Two stream crossings near Roaring Stag Hut - water levels may be raised - caution required during/after adverse weather

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Richard Tumaliuan

has completed Herepai & Roaring Stag Huts once in the last year.

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