Sledge Track
Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand
Out-and-back trail in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand. Hiking.
- Distance
- 4.5 mi (7.2 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 1,201 ft (366 m)
- Est. Time
- 2 hr 5 min
- High point
- 1,699 ft (518 m)
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Along the way
- Picnic area: Swimming Hole and Picnic Table 0.6 mi (1 km) from start
- Waterfall: Fould's Falls 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from start
- Waterfall: J White Falls 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from start
- Viewpoint: View Point 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Yeti's Lookout 4.2 mi (6.7 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Toe Toe Junction 4.5 mi (7.2 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Sledge Track
How long is Sledge Track?
Sledge Track is 4.5 mi (7.2 km) long. Most people take about 2 hr 5 min. It climbs 1,201 ft (366 m) in total, up to a high point of 1,699 ft (518 m).
How hard is Sledge Track?
GoTrails rates it Hard, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Sledge Track?
Parking at the start, Free. Closest lot to the start: Arapuke Forest Park, Kahuterawa Rd carpark.
Are there water and toilets on Sledge Track?
No water mapped: bring all you need. Toilets: Trailhead.
Is Sledge Track shaded?
Mostly shaded (99% under trees).
What can you do on Sledge Track?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near Sledge Track?
1 picnic spots.
Is this a good week for Sledge 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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GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap