Hapuawhenua Viaduct Loop, Manawatu - Wanganui, New Zealand - Trail Running Directory

Easy scenic loop starting right in at the Junction

Old Coach Road

Limited free views VIP is unlimited

Last Updated: 25th May 2026

Beginner

Save Trail Save

I've done it Done

Suggest edit Edit

Open More info

Grunt Factor: 9 ?

Gnarl Factor: 10 ?

8.4km

Length of run

250m

Total Ascent

250m

Total Descent

Driving Time

Driving Distance

Directions to start

Become a VIP to see driving directions, distance and time.

Hapuawhenua Viaduct Loop, Manawatu - Wanganui

Trail Map

Type of Run

Urban fringe

Loop

Undulating, small hills only

Native bush

Open farmlands

Run Makeup

25%

35%

40%

Gravel / Boardwalk

Farm Road / 4WD Track

Easy Single Track

Average Uphill Gradient: +5.90%

Average Downhill Gradient: -5.90%

Garmin Course

VIP Feature: Send this route to your Garmin account so you can follow the course on your Garmin device.

Send to Garmin

Learn about sending to Garmin.

Trailhead

Become a VIP Member to see the trailhead information.

Estimated Times to Run

1:20

Slow

00:50

Moderate

00:35

Fast

GPX File

Topo Map

3D Satellite

Guide

Easy trail run starting and finishing at the Junction end of Ohakune.

Starting on Old Station Road, by the bike Pump Track, follow the scoria path west, to the intersection with Marshalls Road, turning right here and continuing along the quiet country road to the start of the Old Coach Road. This is a flat and easy 2.3km warm up, before you start on the tail end of the Old Coach Road (watch out for bikers coming down the hill). Follow the Old Coach Road all the way to the viaduct. This is the only hilly part of the trail, but is a mix bag of fun on some newly upgraded trail.

Once over the Hapuawhenua Viaduct, there is a picnic table and toilet, beyond that is a large wooden fence. Go through here, closing behind you, and follow the 4x4 track back along the train tracks to Ohakune. There are several level track crossings so keep an ear out for trains, but this is a frequently used piece of track.

Also enjoyed backwards (slightly easier).

Hapuawhenua Viaduct.

Ohakune Train Station near the start and a Long Drop at the Viaduct.

Transport and parking:

Heaps of free and safe parking, either on Thames St, or the Ohakune Mountain Road carpark.

Distance from Ohakune:

2 km

Driving time from Ohakune:

5 minutes

Dog friendly:

Landowner permission required:

Navigation Rating:

Easy.

Navigation Tips:

Well marked trails.

Cellphone Coverage:

Generally good.

Suggested Gear List:

Windproof jacket, Cellphone, Map

Availability of Water:

At the start only, water fountain at the Junction on the Village Green.

Seasonality Issues:

Good year round but in the winter, remember you're in an alpine environment.
Watch out for swooping magpies in late winter, stick closer to the banks where possible so they don't have a clear path.

Your Recommendation

Do you have a suggestion on where to go afterwards for the best coffee / cake / breakfast / brunch / beer?

Submit

Fastest Known Times (FKTs)

Learn about Fastest Known Times.

View your Fastest Known Times

Missing your time?

You and Hapuawhenua Viaduct Loop

As a VIP member you can record private notes for this trail, see all of your times and more.

Become a Member

Already have an account? Login now

Trail Reviews

Be the first to submit a review for Hapuawhenua Viaduct Loop!

Trail Running Community

Find people who are interested in or have completed this trail run.

You must register or login to view this feature.

Overlapping Trails

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.

Other trails nearby

Find more trails and peaks nearby

Hapuawhenua Viaduct Loop

Easy scenic loop starting right in at the Junction

Old Coach Road