Fanthams Peak / Panitahi and Syme Hut Track
Te Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki, Taranaki, New Zealand
Out-and-back trail in Te Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki, Taranaki, New Zealand. Hiking.
- Distance
- 5 mi (8.1 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 3,448 ft (1,051 m)
- Est. Time
- 3 hr 20 min
- High point
- 6,421 ft (1,957 m)
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Along the way
- Picnic area 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from start
- Waterfall 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from start
- Hut: Hooker Shelter 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from start
- Peak: The Knoll 4.2 mi (6.7 km) from start
- Peak: Panitahi 4.9 mi (7.9 km) from start
- Hut: Syme Hut 5 mi (8.1 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Fanthams Peak / Panitahi and Syme Hut Track
How long is Fanthams Peak / Panitahi and Syme Hut Track?
Fanthams Peak / Panitahi and Syme Hut Track is 5 mi (8.1 km) long. Most people take about 3 hr 20 min. It climbs 3,448 ft (1,051 m) in total, up to a high point of 6,421 ft (1,957 m).
How hard is Fanthams Peak / Panitahi and Syme Hut Track?
GoTrails rates it Hard, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Fanthams Peak / Panitahi and Syme Hut Track?
Parking at the start, Free.
Are there water and toilets on Fanthams Peak / Panitahi and Syme Hut Track?
No water mapped: bring all you need. Toilets: Trailhead, 5 mi (8.1 km).
Is Fanthams Peak / Panitahi and Syme Hut Track shaded?
Partly shaded (30% under trees).
What can you do on Fanthams Peak / Panitahi and Syme Hut Track?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near Fanthams Peak / Panitahi and Syme Hut Track?
Ngati Ruanui Stratford Mountain House, 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from the start. 1 picnic spots.
Is this a good week for Fanthams Peak / Panitahi and Syme Hut Track?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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