Last Updated: 21st Sep 2023
Holly Hutt Track
Submitted by Chris Wheatley
Last Updated: 21st Sep 2023
Open
Grunt Factor: 37 ?
Gnarl Factor: 68 ?
16.0km
1240m
1240m
1465m
Last Updated: 21st Sep 2023
Submitted by Chris Wheatley
Last Updated: 21st Sep 2023
Open
Grunt Factor: 37 ?
Gnarl Factor: 68 ?
16.0km
1240m
1240m
1465m
Front country - easily accessible
Out and Back
Very hilly
Native bush
Open ridges/tops
Moderate Single Track
Technical Single Track
Average Uphill Gradient: +13.8%
Average Downhill Gradient: -13.8%
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4:00
Slow
3:00
Moderate
2:00
Fast
Follow the marked track up the razorback and around to Holly Hutt. Initially a steep climb up to the around the mountain track then it follows this around towards the west side of the mountain with an overall descent. Holly Hutt is nestled almost at the base of the main mountain where it meets the Ahukawakawa Swamp. The track also forms part of the Pouakai crossing.
Return by the same route.
Track takes you around to Holly Hutt with stunning views most of the way
Lots of parking at the visitors centre
29 km
30 minutes
Unknown
No
Moderate.
Follow the marked track but take care when crossing the numerous slips across the track.
Generally good.
Waterproof leggings, Thermal leggings, Lightweight fleece top, Long-sleeved thermal top, Seam-sealed waterproof jacket, Gloves, Beanie/thermal headwear, Whistle, First aid kit, Extra food for emergencies, Cellphone, Map
Collected rainwater available at the hut.
The track gets snow over winter which can make it very dangerous
There are a few slips which you need to cross involving a bit of scrambling and taking care trying not to dislodge anything on others. Boomarang slip is the biggest and definitely pays to only cross one at a time as it has a lot of loose rocks.
Volcano View
on Egmont rd towards town from the mountain
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Have been to Holly Hut several times often on the RTM circuit. In fact over the years I walked round the mountain on 5 separate tramps before the weather gave us a shot to summit! Great place. Just in and out of one of the huts like this also great for those with time constraints- been there and done that !
October 24, 2017
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.
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