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Maungatautari crazy 8, Waikato

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Maungatautari crazy 8Intermediate

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14.00km

980m

980m

 

Waikato

Cambridge

Front country - easily accessible

Loop

Very hilly

Native bush
Open farmlands

Intermediate

5:00 (Slow)
3:30 (Moderate)
2:30 (Fast)

-15.0%

+15.9%

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Description

This is a loop heading up the old Over The Mountain (OTM) track to Maungatautari summit, Pukeatua peak, and returns on the new track.
From the car park, head up the farm track and through two paddocks, aim for the enclosure gate on the right side. Enter and take the wide gravel track that follows the fence line. On the right in 700m take Te Raki track, this will lead you into the bush and to the summit (2km). Continue south along Te Tonga track, this is another 2km of technical track, which can be slow going. After a short detour to Pukeatua peak continue briefly south. The track descents quickly before reaching a disjointed intersection. Pick Wairere Traverse (new track) and head north for a quicker return. The track loops up just before the northern enclosure gate. Continue down the farm and to your car.


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Features of interest

Maungatautari, also known as Sanctuary Mountain is home to an array of endangered species. A predator proof fence surrounding the mountain makes for a ecological island for endangered birds, frogs, geckos and bats.


Make Up of Run

Technical Single Track: 45%

Easy Single Track: 54%

Farm Road / 4WD Track: 1%


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  • Access

    This run starts the northern side of Maungatautari, less than 20km from Cambridge
    From the Karapiro dam, continue along Maungatautari Road (6km). At Maungatautari school turn right onto Hicks Road. Follow this to the end (3km)

    At the end of Hicks road there is angular parking on the road side.

    18 km

    18 minutes

    No

    No

  • Staying Safe

    Moderate.

    Keep an eye out around Pukeatua peak as the track is not super clear here.

    Patchy.

    Long-sleeved thermal top, Whistle, First aid kit, Extra food for emergencies, Cellphone, Map.

    Pack your own.

    During winter it gets dark on the mountain early, pack a headlamp if you are heading out later in the day.

  • Post run indulgence

    Rouge
    11 Empire St, Cambridge
    http://www.rougeempire.co.nz
    A great little spot for coffee and bunch.

    Paddock
    46 Victoria St, Cambridge
    http://www.paddockcambridge.co.nz/
    They have bagels.

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