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Holly Hutt Track, Taranaki

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Holly Hutt TrackIntermediate

Submitted by Chris Wheatley

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16.00km

1240m

1240m

 

Taranaki

New Plymouth

Front country - easily accessible

Out and Back

Very hilly

Native bush
Open ridges/tops

Intermediate

4:00 (Slow)
3:00 (Moderate)
2:00 (Fast)

-13.8%

+13.8%

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Description

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.


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Features of interest

Track takes you around to Holly Hutt with stunning views most of the way


Make Up of Run

Technical Single Track: 50%

Moderate Single Track: 50%


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Overlapping Runs

The following trails overlap with this run 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 Strava activity for each

Tahurangi Traverse

Tahurangi Traverse

Length: 8.00km

Kokowai Loop

Kokowai Loop

Length: 13.00km

Pouakai Crossing

Pouakai Crossing

Length: 18.00km

Pouakai Circuit

Pouakai Circuit

Length: 24.00km

Taranaki RTM with a Twist

Taranaki RTM with a Twist

Length: 48.40km


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  • Access

    Start at the Camphouse car park at North Egmont Visitors Centre

    Lots of parking at the visitors centre

    29 km

    30 minutes

    No

    No

  • Staying Safe

    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.

  • Post run indulgence

    Volcano View
    on Egmont rd towards town from the mountain

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