Forgotten World Highway
Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand
Point-to-point trail in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand. Road & touring bike.
- Distance
- 104.9 mi (168.8 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 7,126 ft (2,172 m)
- Est. Time
- 12 hr 5 min
- High point
- 1,125 ft (343 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Campsite: Bell Block NZMCA Park 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from start
- Historic site: Puketapu feud memorial cross 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from start
- Historic site: Cenotaph 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from start
- Historic site: Pohokura Saddle 40 mi (64.4 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Whangamōmona Saddle 46.8 mi (75.3 km) from start
- Attraction: Republic of Whangamomona 50.3 mi (81 km) from start
- Attraction: Embassy of the Czech Republic in Whangamomona 50.4 mi (81 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Tahora Saddle 58 mi (93.4 km) from start
- Attraction: Ōhura Road 62.4 mi (100.5 km) from start
- Viewpoint 67.7 mi (108.9 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Nevins Lookout 82 mi (132 km) from start
- Attraction: Lauren's Lavender Farm 95.9 mi (154.3 km) from start
- Attraction: Train Bench 104.9 mi (168.8 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Forgotten World Highway
How long is Forgotten World Highway?
Forgotten World Highway is 104.9 mi (168.8 km) long. Most people take about 12 hr 5 min. It climbs 7,126 ft (2,172 m) in total, up to a high point of 1,125 ft (343 m).
How hard is Forgotten World Highway?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Forgotten World Highway?
Parking at the start. 12 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Forgotten World Highway?
Drinking water on the way at 104.9 mi (168.8 km). Toilets: Trailhead, 50.3 mi (80.9 km), 67.7 mi (108.9 km), 104.9 mi (168.8 km).
Is Forgotten World Highway shaded?
Partly shaded (35% under trees).
What can you do on Forgotten World Highway?
Best for Road & touring bike.
Where can you eat near Forgotten World Highway?
Food, 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from the start. 1 more places to eat. Shop: Four Square, 0.7 mi (1.2 km).
Is this a good week for Forgotten World Highway?
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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GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap