Last Updated: 7th Jan 2024
Ketetahi Carpark Time Trial
National Park, Manawatu - Wanganui
Submitted by Mike Tennent
Last Updated: 7th Jan 2024
Grunt Factor: 24 ?
Gnarl Factor: 43 ?
12.8km
790m
790m
1432m
Last Updated: 7th Jan 2024
National Park, Manawatu - Wanganui
Submitted by Mike Tennent
Last Updated: 7th Jan 2024
Grunt Factor: 24 ?
Gnarl Factor: 43 ?
12.8km
790m
790m
1432m
Front country - easily accessible
Out and Back
Mountainous
Native bush
Open tussock/grasslands
Open ridges/tops
Volcanic
Easy Single Track
Moderate Single Track
Technical Single Track
Average Uphill Gradient: +12.3%
Average Downhill Gradient: -12.3%
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3:30
Slow
2:30
Moderate
1:30
Fast
Very straightforward.... follow the trail for up to two hours upwards, then turn around and head back. Allowing that it will take less time to get down you should be under the 4 hours. On the way back when you are near the bottom there is one very small track off to the left which would be easy to ignore... don't ignore it... it is short and leads to a lovely wee waterfall and is worth the effort.
Lovely waterfall, great views, phenomenal environment... just a great place to be!
Here's the thing... from Labour Weekend through to the end of April there is a 4 hour parking restriction at both ends of the trail. This run is designed to be finished comfortably under that time for even the slowest runners, so you can park in the main carpark where there are toilets and secure parking.
33 km
25 minutes
Unknown
No
Easy.
Very patchy.
Thermal leggings, Long-sleeved thermal top, Seam-sealed waterproof jacket, Windproof 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
The water that is available is largely undrinkable.
Snow and ice in winter
Check the volcanic reports, there are always pretty comprehensive reports available for the Crossing.
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Really enjoyed this track, the first 2km was a nice gentle uphill to warm up on before hitting the stairs and the beginning of the climbing. I ended up starting at 0530 and doing a 8km out and back, I would suggest leaving early in the morning as the last 3km of the return soo many people on the trail to dodge was crazy.
March 17, 2020
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