Last Updated: 6th Apr 2024
Karangahake Mountain Run
Submitted by Rebecca Speirs
Last Updated: 6th Apr 2024
Open
Grunt Factor: 21 ?
Gnarl Factor: 56 ?
10.3km
635m
635m
530m
Last Updated: 6th Apr 2024
Submitted by Rebecca Speirs
Last Updated: 6th Apr 2024
Open
Grunt Factor: 21 ?
Gnarl Factor: 56 ?
10.3km
635m
635m
530m
Front country - easily accessible
Loop
Very hilly
With permit
Native bush
Farm Road / 4WD Track
Easy Single Track
Moderate Single Track
Technical Single Track
Average Uphill Gradient: +8.6%
Average Downhill Gradient: -8.6%
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3:00
Slow
2.5:00
Moderate
2
Fast
Start from the Karangahake gorge car park. Cross the bridge and head up the trail to the right - is signposted for the mountain summit.
The route climbs steeply, with a viewpoint midway. The trail is rough in places, e.g. bit of scrambling required over streams and up to the summit.
The route down is slightly more flowing. There's markers along the way that point to the summit or back down towards the gorge/Dickey Flat on the way down.
Great view from the top across the Kaimais. Some caves on the way down.
Good parking and toilets.
16 km
14 minutes
With Permit
No
Moderate.
Unknown.
Long-sleeved thermal top, Windproof jacket, Whistle, First aid kit, Extra food for emergencies, Cellphone, Map
Not available.
Slipper after a lot of rain. Potentially windy at the top - take a windproof jacket.
Rocky/scrambling sections near the top.
The surf shack
Waihi beach
http://www.surfshackeatery.co.nz/
Delicious food and great atmosphere
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Trail was in great condition considering all the rain we'd been having. Suggested times are nice and generous as I tacked on the summit and still managed to complete under expected time. Very enjoyable running.
February 6, 2023
Love this gnarly run. A honest climb and great downhill. You can also start and finish from Dickey Flat to make it longer but you will need a head torch.
June 28, 2022
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