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Pouakai Summit, Taranaki

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Pouakai SummitIntermediate

Submitted by Chris Wheatley

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16.70km

985m

985m

 

Taranaki

New Plymouth

Front country - easily accessible

Out and Back

Very hilly

Native bush
Open tussock/grasslands
Open ridges/tops

Intermediate

4:30 (Slow)
3:30 (Moderate)
2:30 (Fast)

-12.6%

+12.6%

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Description

Trail starts on the Mangorei Track (part of the Pouakai Crossing) up to Pouakai Hut. From there take the trail towards Holly Hut. Not far from there follow take the track signposted to Pouakai Summit. From that signpost the trail is fairly level crossing tussock and swampy areas to the base of the final peak. From here follow the poled route up to the summit trig. The old track here is very eroded and overgrown. Return via the same way.


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Features of interest

Amazing views over the swamp towards Mt Taranaki


Make Up of Run

Untracked / Route only: 40%

Technical Single Track: 0%

Moderate Single Track: 60%


Route Data

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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

Pouakai Hut and Tarns

Pouakai Hut and Tarns

Length: 12.30km

Mangorei to North Egmont

Mangorei to North Egmont

Length: 13.80km

Pouakai Crossing

Pouakai Crossing

Length: 18.00km


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  • Access

    Start at the end of Mangorei Rd

    Parking on the side of the sealed road. You re not allowed to park on the gravel section of the road.

    19 km

    21 minutes

    No

    No

  • Staying Safe

    Moderate.

    Follow the signposts on the trails and then the old pole route markers for the final part up to the trig.

    Patchy.

    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.

    Water available at Pouakai Hut.

    Winter may have snow/ice in the area and the final climb is pretty exposed.

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