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Hakarimata, Brownlee Ave Loop.

Ngaruawahia, Waikato

Submitted by Paul Ewart

Last Updated: 23rd Feb 2024

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Grunt Factor: 28 ?

Gnarl Factor: 42 ?

21.0km

Length of run

850m

Total Ascent

850m

Total Descent

365m

Highest point

Driving Time

Driving Distance

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Type of Run

Front country - easily accessible

Loop

Very hilly

Native bush

Plantation/exotic forest

Run Makeup

48%

10%

42%

Sealed Road

Moderate Single Track

Technical Single Track

Average Uphill Gradient: +7.3%

Average Downhill Gradient: -8.4%

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Estimated Times to Run

4:00

Slow

3:00

Moderate

2:00

Fast

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Guide

Can be quite muddy through the single track, lots of tree routes, track can be a bit obscure in places, there are markers on the majority of the track. Staired track from top view platform.

This trail includes the peak Hakarimata.

Transport and parking:

Parking area on Brownlee Ave.

Distance from Ngaruawahia:

1 km

Driving time from Ngaruawahia:

2 minutes

Dog friendly:

Unknown

Landowner permission required:

Navigation Rating:

Hard.

Navigation Tips:

The 12 km to 19 km points can be difficult to follow, there are route markers but the track is extremely rooty and foot placement is critical.

Cellphone Coverage:

Unknown.

Suggested Gear List:

Whistle, First aid kit, Extra food for emergencies, Cellphone, Map

Availability of Water:

Take your own hydration, the only other water will often be from the mud.

Seasonality Issues:

Mud can exists weeks after rain.

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Mark Craig

has completed Hakarimata, Brownlee Ave Loop. once in the last year.

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Trail Reviews

Matt Rowbotham

I started at the northern end, heading south before finishing on Hakarimata Road. Big stepped climb to start with, but was rewarded by some magic views of the Waikato. See photos. No issues with mud and route finding, but plenty of tree roots. The run along Hakarimata Road was a bit hairy in places with little shoulder to run on.

Matt Rowbotham

January 27, 2020

Paul Ewart

I really enjoyed this. Can also add on another ~5km and follow the ridge to Waingaro Road before looping to Brwnlee.

Paul Ewart

February 3, 2019

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