GW - MTB Heaphy Track
Kahurangi National Park, West Coast, New Zealand
Point-to-point trail in Kahurangi National Park, West Coast, New Zealand. Mountain biking.
- Distance
- 45.5 mi (73.3 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 5,846 ft (1,782 m)
- Est. Time
- 9 hr 40 min
- High point
- 3,110 ft (948 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Attraction: Kohaihai River Suspension Bridge 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from start
- Waterfall 0.6 mi (1 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Scotts Hill Lookout 1 mi (1.6 km) from start
- Waterfall 1 mi (1.7 km) from start
- Waterfall 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from start
- Waterfall 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from start
- Beach: Scotts Beach 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from start
- Campsite: Scotts Beach Campsite 1.9 mi (3 km) from start
- Beach: Big Rock Beach 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from start
- Beach: Kōura Beach 3.7 mi (6 km) from start
- Beach: Twin Beach 4.7 mi (7.6 km) from start
- Campsite: Katipo Creek Shelter Campsite 5.2 mi (8.3 km) from start
- Shelter: Katipō Creek Shelter 5.2 mi (8.3 km) from start
- Beach: Nettle Beach 5.7 mi (9.2 km) from start
- Beach: Twenty Minute Beach 6.6 mi (10.7 km) from start
- Beach: Heaphy Beach 8.5 mi (13.7 km) from start
- Campsite: Heaphy Campsite 9.6 mi (15.4 km) from start
- Shelter 9.6 mi (15.4 km) from start
- Hut: Heaphy Hut 9.6 mi (15.5 km) from start
- Hut: Heaphy Hut Warden's Quarters 9.6 mi (15.5 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about GW - MTB Heaphy Track
How long is GW - MTB Heaphy Track?
GW - MTB Heaphy Track is 45.5 mi (73.3 km) long. Most people take about 9 hr 40 min. It climbs 5,846 ft (1,782 m) in total, up to a high point of 3,110 ft (948 m).
How hard is GW - MTB Heaphy Track?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for GW - MTB Heaphy Track?
1 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on GW - MTB Heaphy Track?
No water mapped: bring all you need. Toilets: Trailhead, 1.9 mi (3 km), 38.3 mi (61.6 km).
Is GW - MTB Heaphy Track shaded?
Mostly shaded (78% under trees).
What can you do on GW - MTB Heaphy Track?
Best for Mountain biking.
Is this a good week for GW - MTB Heaphy 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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