Last Updated: 21st Sep 2023
Wharite Peak Double
Last Updated: 21st Sep 2023
Open
Grunt Factor: 46
Gnarl Factor: 42
30.0km
1700m
1700m
950m
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Last Updated: 21st Sep 2023
Last Updated: 21st Sep 2023
Open
Grunt Factor: 46
Gnarl Factor: 42
30.0km
1700m
1700m
950m
Login as a VIP to see driving directions, distance and time.
Front country - easily accessible
Out and Back
Very hilly
Native bush
Open farmlands
Gravel Road
Easy Single Track
Technical Single Track
Average Uphill Gradient: +12.0%
Average Downhill Gradient: -12.1%
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6:30
Slow
4:30
Moderate
3:30
Fast
Start at the start of Wharite Road. Follow the gravel road for around 6.5km then make a right turn on 'Private Road' (this is public access to the Ruahine Forest Park). Follow this for another 3.5km up to the top. Admire the view, be prepared for it to be windy and cold in winter! Behind the communications tower is the start of the DOC track to Coppermine Creek. Follow this well marked trail until you reach the main river track, turn right and head to the carpark. Turn around and head back to the start! The DOC track is very steep in places, and slippery in winter. Decent trail shoes advised.
Large communications tower at the top. Beautiful view back down the Tararua ranges, Kapiti Island, Coast, Mt Ruapehu
No public transport available. There is space along the Woodlands road and start of Wharite road to park
4 km
4 minutes
Unknown
No
Moderate.
Make sure you take the right turn onto 'Private Road', around 6.5km into the run. Turn right where the Wharite peak DOC track meets the Coppermine River track to get to the carpark.
Patchy.
Thermal 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, Cellphone, Map.
Coppermine creek/river has drinkable water
Cold at the top in winter, you will need a thermal top at the least. Very muddy and slippery downhill into Coppermine creek after rain
Fastest Known Times (FKTs)
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HL
Track been tidied up from wharite down to coppermine making more runnable :)
February 2, 2020
HL
Ran earlier in the year. Lost a shoe in a bog, nearly pounced on top of a hunter (track a bit overgrown), dog found a free sandwich at wharite. Great times!
July 25, 2019
It was tough one, not really very runnable, especially the Wharite peak track which was very muddy and technical. However, the views made up for this and the slower pace meant you go to enjoy them more. Estimated time to complete was pretty accurate for a wet, muddy track in winter. Might be faster if dryer.
September 18, 2017
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