Tahurangi TraverseBeginner - Intermediate
Submitted by Chris Wheatley
Front country - easily accessible
Loop
Mountainous
Native bushOpen tussock/grasslandsVolcanic
Beginner - Intermediate
2:00 (Slow)
1:30 (Moderate)
1:00 (Fast)
-17.4%
+17.4%
The track has changed a bit, "Jacob's ladder" part is now closed. The track veers off just before it. It is signposted so no issues for navigation.
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Description
Start on the Translator Rd. Its a gravel 4WD track that winds its way up the mountain towards the TV translator and Tahurangi Lodge (private hut). Steep gravel track until the 'Puffer' - a very steep concrete track following the final ridge up to the translator. Pass by Tahurangi Lodge heading on the summit track but take the first right hand track onto the 'Round the Mountain' track heading towards Holly Hut, passing through Hongis valley. Follow this track around the mountain descending Jacobs Ladder at the junction with the Holly Hut track. Turn right and head down the track back to North Egmont.
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Features of interest
Trail takes you up fairly high on the mountain.
Make Up of Run
Moderate Single Track: 60%
Farm Road / 4WD Track: 40%
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
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Access
Start at the North Egmont Visitors Centre. Park at the upper carpark and walk up towards the Camphouse. Start at the Translator Rd (summit) track.
Lots of parking available at the visitors centre but in peak season on good weather days this can become limited.
29 km
30 minutes
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Staying Safe
Moderate.
Easy to follow the track but it can be rough in places.
Generally good.
Thermal leggings, Long-sleeved thermal top, Seam-sealed waterproof jacket, Gloves, Beanie/thermal headwear, Whistle, First aid kit, Extra food for emergencies, Cellphone, Map, Crampons / microspikes (for winter conditions).
None available
During winter it does snow on the trail or lie in the valleys making it difficult to pass without appropriate mountaineering gear. Some parts of the trail are very exposed.
General mountain alpine environment hazards
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Post run indulgence
Cafe at North Egmont Visitors Centre
North Egmont
Nice spot to warm up before the drive home -
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Ninja Stealth Urban Trail
Pouakai Summit
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
