Last Updated: 12th Jan 2026
Mitre Peak & 3 Kings loop
Pukeamoamo / Mitre
Last Updated: 12th Jan 2026
Open
Grunt Factor: 127 ?
Gnarl Factor: 91 ?
38.9km
4415m
4415m
Last Updated: 12th Jan 2026
Last Updated: 12th Jan 2026
Open
Grunt Factor: 127 ?
Gnarl Factor: 91 ?
38.9km
4415m
4415m
Back country - remote
Loop
Mountainous
Native bush
Open farmlands
Open ridges/tops
Farm Road / 4WD Track
Technical Single Track
Average Uphill Gradient: +22.70%
Average Downhill Gradient: -22.70%
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15:00
Slow
12:00
Moderate
8
Fast
Start at The Pines and work your way along Barra Track to Mitre Flats hut. The turnoff to Mitre / Pukeamoamo is just before the hut, so either head up or stop off at the hut for a quick water refill.
Work your way up to Mitre / Pukeamoamo and enjoy the views. On a good day you'll see as far as Ruapehu and 360 views of the Wairarapa, Kapati and the South Island. Drop down and tacke Girdlestone, enjoy the view to Tarn Ridge and then head south to the 3 Kings.
From here you'll get to the Baldy turnoff, make your way down the Baldy track, heading back to Mitre Flats hut and the Barra track to get you back home.
This trail includes the peaks Mitre/Pukeamoamo, Girdlestone, Peggy's Peak, Brockett, North King, South King and Middle King.
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5 km
5 minutes
Unknown
No
Moderate.
Generally good.
Waterproof leggings, Thermal leggings, Lightweight fleece top, Short-sleeved thermal top, Long-sleeved thermal top, Seam-sealed waterproof jacket, Windproof jacket, Gloves, Beanie/thermal headwear, Personal Locator Beacon (PLB), Whistle, First aid kit, Extra food for emergencies, Survival bag, Survival blanket, Cellphone, Map, Headtorch and spare batteries
Water available at Mitre Flats Hut and several streams on the return track from Baldy.
Can be very exposed on tops so plan accordingly
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