Last Updated: 25th Sep 2023
T42 Traverse
National Park, Manawatu - Wanganui
Submitted by Sarah Jackson
Last Updated: 25th Sep 2023
Grunt Factor: 45
Gnarl Factor: 7
37.2km
940m
1450m
820m
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Last Updated: 25th Sep 2023
National Park, Manawatu - Wanganui
Submitted by Sarah Jackson
Last Updated: 25th Sep 2023
Grunt Factor: 45
Gnarl Factor: 7
37.2km
940m
1450m
820m
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Back country - remote
Point to Point (one way)
Undulating, small hills only
Native bush
Open farmlands
Open tussock/grasslands
Farm Road / 4WD Track
Easy Single Track
Average Uphill Gradient: +5.4%
Average Downhill Gradient: -5.9%
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7:00
Slow
5:00
Moderate
3:30
Fast
Follow the T42 Traverse signs and the obvious 4x4 track for most of the route through to Whakapapa River bridge. After crossing the bridge follow the road to Owhango.
NB as far as the bridge this follows the route of the 42 Traverse race but the trails used by the event to take competitors up the hill to Owhango are private. Please do not use them and stick to the road instead.
Great views from the track edges for much of the route, as well as distant views of volcanos. Nice stream crossings and stunning river towards end, plus a section of superb old-growth forest near the end.
You'll need a car at each end.
20 km
18 minutes
Unknown
No
Moderate.
Just keep an eye on the many 4WD junctions along the route!
Patchy.
Waterproof 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 blanket, Cellphone, Map.
Plenty of nice clear stream crossings after the first 15km.
VERY cold and potential icy in winter - go prepared!
Slippy underfoot at times, with ruts from 4WD vehicles. Watch out for vehicles during summer season. Several stream crossings that may be deeper after heavy rain (only ankle/calf-deep otherwise)
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It was a very wet and slippery day when I did this run, however it was still really enjoyable and the scenery was incredible.
Lots of 4x4 and motorbike’s on the tracks, everyone was really friendly.
Tough finish
February 6, 2022
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