Pouakai SummitIntermediate
Submitted by Chris Wheatley
Front country - easily accessible
Out and Back
Very hilly
Native bushOpen tussock/grasslandsOpen 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
Length: 12.30km
Mangorei to North Egmont
Length: 13.80km
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
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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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See other runs nearby:
Tahurangi Traverse
Pouakai Hut and Tarns
Ninja Stealth Urban Trail
Waiwhakaiho Track
Makatawa Loop
Lake Mangamahoe
Holly Hutt Track
Up The Stony
Kokowai Loop
Kahui Hut
Mangorei to North Egmont
Pouakai Crossing
Meeting of the Waters
Davies Track
NP Urban Trail Run
Pouakai Circuit
Rain Forest Romp at Pukeiti
White Cliffs
Taranaki RTM with a Twist
Looping Lucys
Ratapihipihi
Mangakotukutuku Falls
Fanthanaki double summit loop
Mana Bay- Patea river and beach
