Last Updated: 27th May 2024
Ruapane Leg Burner
Last Updated: 27th May 2024
Open
Grunt Factor: 11 ?
Gnarl Factor: 70 ?
3.8km
365m
365m
735m
Last Updated: 27th May 2024
Last Updated: 27th May 2024
Open
Grunt Factor: 11 ?
Gnarl Factor: 70 ?
3.8km
365m
365m
735m
Front country - easily accessible
Out and Back
Very hilly
Native bush
Easy Single Track
Moderate Single Track
Technical Single Track
Average Uphill Gradient: +20.1%
Average Downhill Gradient: -20.1%
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1:00
Slow
0:45
Moderate
0:30
Fast
A good leg burner if you're after a quick climb on technical terrain. Heading from car park follow the Tirohanga track towards the Ruapane Lookout. You'll start climbing quite soon and after about a km of steps and well groomed path the track gets steeper and you're scrambling up and over tree roots and muddy embankments. At 1.5kms you'll join up with another track but follow the signs to Ruapane lookout. The last 300m or so has you scaling some steep rocks, and you'll need shoes with a good grip for this. Catch your breath at the trig, and take in the views before heading back the way you came.
This trail includes the peak Ruapane.
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34 km
36 minutes
No
No
Easy.
Patchy.
Personal Locator Beacon (PLB), Whistle, First aid kit, Extra food for emergencies, Cellphone
No water available
Care is needed if doing this route in rain as rocks might be slippery. Can get very muddy after rain.
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Awesome fun with some chains to help you get up the rocky bits. Well worth doing.
March 26, 2023
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