Makatawa LoopBeginner - Intermediate
Submitted by Chris Wheatley
Front country - easily accessible
Loop
Undulating, some big hills
Native bushOpen tussock/grasslands
Beginner - Intermediate
1:45 (Slow)
1:15 (Moderate)
0:45 (Fast)
-14.5%
+14.8%
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Description
Follow the track from North Egmont signposted to Makatawa Hut. Track descends into a stream bed before climbing up to the hut. From the hut follow the track further up to the translator track and return to North Egmont. Or you can continue up the Puffer to Tahurangi and connect to other trails there.
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Features of interest
Great short run
Make Up of Run
Easy Single Track: 60%
Farm Road / 4WD Track: 40%
Route Data
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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
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Access
Start at North Egmont Visitors Centre
Lots of parking at the road end
29 km
30 minutes
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Staying Safe
Easy.
Follow the track which is well marked
Generally good.
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.
At North Egmont and Makatawa Hut.
Winter time above Makatawa Hut can have snow and ice on the trail. Also following storms the lower track can be damaged by fallen trees.
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Pouakai Hut and Tarns
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Kokowai Loop
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Pouakai Crossing
Meeting of the Waters
Davies Track
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Pouakai Circuit
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White Cliffs
Taranaki RTM with a Twist
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