Te Aroha Killer LoopIntermediate - Experienced
Submitted by David Clark
Intermediate - Experienced
Not Suitable (Slow)
9:30 (Moderate)
6:30 (Fast)
-9.7%
+11.5%
Due to the recent weather events in February 2023 the track is non existent in places. There are also land slips, and following the track might be difficult.
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Description
This is a loop run from Te Aroha Domain. Start near the cute Mokena Geyser in Te Aroha Domain, and head up the Te Aroha Summit Track all the way to the fabulous summit. After catching your breath and taking some photos, travel along the Dog Kennel Flat Track until you connect with Waipapa Track. Follow this mostly runnable gently descending track through to Waitewheta Hut. From here, the Waitewheta Tramway Track follows a very good path (albeit on cobbled stones) of the ancient mine and logging tramway, with various historical features to see. Multiple swing bridges and awesome river and cliff views. Turn left onto Dalys Clearing Track and run past the hut to meet the Mangakino Pack Track. Follow this track along the east side of the Mangakino river valley, crossing multiple small tributary streams. Connect to the Tui Mine Track and descend down to join Tui Domain Track and return to your starting point.
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Features of interest
Mt Te Aroha, old mines, old tramway, suspension bridges, rivers, waterfalls, geyser
Make Up of Run
Technical Single Track: 50%
Moderate Single Track: 28%
Easy Single Track: 20%
Gravel Road: 2%
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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
Te Aroha Summit Loop
Length: 14.00km
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Access
Te Aroha Domain
Good parking at the Te Aroha Domain
1 km
3 minutes
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Staying Safe
Moderate.
Very patchy.
Long-sleeved thermal top, Seam-sealed waterproof jacket, Gloves, Beanie/thermal headwear, Whistle, First aid kit, Extra food for emergencies, Survival bag, Cellphone, Map, Headtorch and spare batteries.
Many rivers. Two huts on the route with water.
Mt Te Aroha is very exposed and can be cold in bad weather.
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