Taranaki Maunga Summit Climb
Te Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki, Taranaki, New Zealand
Out-and-back trail in Te Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki, Taranaki, New Zealand. Hiking.
- Distance
- 7.4 mi (12 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 5,115 ft (1,559 m)
- Est. Time
- 5 hr
- High point
- 8,186 ft (2,495 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Along the way
- Viewpoint: Viewing Platform 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from start
- Hut: The Camphouse 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from start
- Historic site: Ambury Monument 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from start
- Viewpoint 4 mi (6.4 km) from start
- Hut: Tahurangi Lodge 4.8 mi (7.7 km) from start
- Peak: Sharks Tooth 7.3 mi (11.8 km) from start
- Viewpoint 7.4 mi (12 km) from start
- Peak: Taranaki Maunga 7.4 mi (12 km) from start
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Questions about Taranaki Maunga Summit Climb
How long is Taranaki Maunga Summit Climb?
Taranaki Maunga Summit Climb is 7.4 mi (12 km) long. Most people take about 5 hr. It climbs 5,115 ft (1,559 m) in total, up to a high point of 8,186 ft (2,495 m).
How hard is Taranaki Maunga Summit Climb?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Taranaki Maunga Summit Climb?
Parking at the start, Free. Closest lot to the start: North Egmont Car Park. 1 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Taranaki Maunga Summit Climb?
Water at the trailhead only: carry enough. Toilets: Trailhead, 4.5 mi (7.3 km).
Is Taranaki Maunga Summit Climb shaded?
Mostly exposed (19% under trees).
What can you do on Taranaki Maunga Summit Climb?
Best for Hiking.
Is this a good week for Taranaki Maunga Summit Climb?
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 Taranaki Maunga Summit Climb
- Pouākai Circuit Te Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki · Expert · 15.8 mi (25.5 km)
- Nature Walk Te Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki · Easy · 0.5 mi (0.8 km)
- Viewing Platform Walk Te Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki · Easy · 0.1 mi (0.2 km)
- Tahurangi Translator Tower Round Trip Te Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki · Hard · 4.7 mi (7.5 km)
- Veronica Loop Track Te Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki · Easy · 1.7 mi (2.7 km)
- Kokowai Track Round Trip Te Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki · Hard · 7.3 mi (11.8 km)
- Around the Mountain Circuit Te Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki · Expert · 31 mi (49.9 km)
- Ngatoro Loop Track Te Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki · Easy · 0.9 mi (1.4 km)
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