Last Updated: 21st Sep 2023
Eastern Tongariro
Submitted by Anna Brooke
Last Updated: 21st Sep 2023
Open
Grunt Factor: 30 ?
Gnarl Factor: 27 ?
25.0km
650m
610m
1420m
Last Updated: 21st Sep 2023
Submitted by Anna Brooke
Last Updated: 21st Sep 2023
Open
Grunt Factor: 30 ?
Gnarl Factor: 27 ?
25.0km
650m
610m
1420m
Front country - easily accessible
Combo
Undulating, small hills only
Native bush
Open ridges/tops
Volcanic
Farm Road / 4WD Track
Easy Single Track
Moderate Single Track
Technical Single Track
Average Uphill Gradient: +4.8%
Average Downhill Gradient: -4.5%
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5:00
Slow
3:45
Moderate
2:30
Fast
Start out on a volcanic sandy undulating trail which is the theme of the run. Epic views of Ngaruahoe and Ruapehu will keep you going strong as you gradually ascend towards the hut. Through pockets of native bush and open alpine shrubbery you'll get a good taste of the Tongariro National Park. Once you turn the bend there are a few sandier and hillier patches to keep you pushing. You must stop at the ground freshwater spring to rehydrate! The final stretch takes you slowly down the Tukino skifield track, it's easy to run and soft underfoot but a bit of a grind to the finish line! NB the gpx file goes a little off trail (just for fun along the tops!)
Volcanic meets native bush meets alpine shrubs!
Best to drive. There is a carpark about 100m off the road. To close the loop you can hide a bike in the bushes near the end and ride the 9km back up the highway! If you have 2 cars, drop a car at the end and drive to the start.
30 km
25 minutes
Unknown
No
Easy.
Make sure you swing a left (south) down the round the mountain track and don't head over to Whakapapa!
Very patchy.
Long-sleeved thermal top, Seam-sealed waterproof jacket, Personal Locator Beacon (PLB), Whistle, First aid kit, Extra food for emergencies, Cellphone, Map
The groundwater stream is excellent. The hut has water but they recommend boiling it. There are a few other streams (Waihohonu) which are a little off track at times but there if you need it.
May be under snow in winter! Alpine conditions so check the weather before you go. A little muddy after snowmelt or lots of rain. Quite exposed terrain so you'll feel the wind.
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Waiouru
http://cafe-express-waiouru.edan.io/
Pizza, get the pizza and your body will thank you
Fastest Known Times (FKTs)
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