Route 52
Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand
Point-to-point trail in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand. Road & touring bike.
- Distance
- 120.5 mi (193.9 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 5,643 ft (1,720 m)
- Est. Time
- 12 hr 55 min
- High point
- 1,093 ft (333 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Point to point
Along the way
- Waterfall 38.4 mi (61.7 km) from start
- Campsite 40.8 mi (65.7 km) from start
- Historic site: Maurice Hugh Frederick WiIkins Monument 53.2 mi (85.6 km) from start
- Historic site: Pongaroa War Memorial 53.3 mi (85.8 km) from start
- Shelter 53.4 mi (86 km) from start
- Historic site: Wimbledon Great War Memorial 80.2 mi (129.1 km) from start
- Attraction: Longest Place Name In The World 90.5 mi (145.6 km) from start
- Historic site: Pukekaihau 120.4 mi (193.7 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Route 52
How long is Route 52?
Route 52 is 120.5 mi (193.9 km) long. Most people take about 12 hr 55 min. It climbs 5,643 ft (1,720 m) in total, up to a high point of 1,093 ft (333 m).
How hard is Route 52?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Route 52?
Parking at the far end. 8 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Route 52?
Drinking water on the way at 53.3 mi (85.8 km). Toilets: Trailhead, 40.9 mi (65.7 km), 53.3 mi (85.7 km).
Is Route 52 shaded?
Partly shaded (33% under trees).
What can you do on Route 52?
Best for Road & touring bike.
Where can you eat near Route 52?
Cafe, 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from the start. 1 more places to eat. Shop: Lake Dairy, 0.6 mi (1 km).
Is this a good week for Route 52?
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.
Trails near Route 52
- Route 52 - Masteron entry Wellington · Easy · 0.4 mi (0.6 km)
- Holdsworth - Kaitoke extension Wellington · Hard · 19.6 mi (31.6 km)
- Burnetts Road (unformed legal road) Wellington · Easy · 4.3 mi (6.9 km)
- Mataī Loop Wellington · Easy · 0.7 mi (1.1 km)
- Gentle Annie Tararua Forest Park · Hard · 7.2 mi (11.6 km)
- Mount Holdsworth - Jumbo Circuit Tararua Forest Park · Expert · 12.3 mi (19.8 km)
- Te Arapiki o Tawhaki Pukaha / Mount Bruce Scenic Reserve · Moderate · 4.3 mi (7 km)
- Greytown - Woodside shared trail Wellington · Easy · 7.2 mi (11.7 km)
GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap