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Waitarere Forest, Manawatu - Wanganui

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Waitarere ForestBeginner

Submitted by Emma O'Connor

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Trail Information

9.50km

75m

75m

 

Manawatu - Wanganui

Levin

Urban fringe

Loop

Totally/mostly flat

Coastal
Other

Beginner

1:00 (Slow)
00:50 (Moderate)
00:40 (Fast)

-1.9%

+1.7%

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Description

Run down the gravel road until you get into the forest. Once in the forest turn left and follow the loop around until you get back to the gravel road again.


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Features of interest

Nice forestry roads. Close to the beach for a swim afterwards.


Make Up of Run

Farm Road / 4WD Track: 90%

Gravel Road: 10%


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  • Access

    Go to the end of Forest Rd, Waitarere. A gravel road starts there.

    Park on Forest Rd

    15 km

    16 minutes

    Yes

    No

  • Staying Safe

    Easy.

    Generally good.

    Windproof jacket, Whistle, First aid kit, Extra food for emergencies, Cellphone, Map.

    No water available.

    No major issues. Mostly under trees in the forest.

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