Te Araroa - 03 Waikato - g Pirongia Traverse
Pirongia Forest Park, Waikato, New Zealand
Out-and-back trail in Pirongia Forest Park, Waikato, New Zealand. Hiking.
- Distance
- 19.7 mi (31.7 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 5,390 ft (1,643 m)
- Est. Time
- 9 hr 5 min
- High point
- 3,081 ft (939 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Along the way
- Campsite: Kaniwhaniwha Campsite 3.2 mi (5.2 km) from start
- Viewpoint 5.4 mi (8.7 km) from start
- Viewpoint 12.3 mi (19.8 km) from start
- Peak: Pirongia 12.3 mi (19.8 km) from start
- Campsite: Pahautea Hut Campsite 13.1 mi (21 km) from start
- Shelter 13.1 mi (21.1 km) from start
- Shelter 13.1 mi (21.1 km) from start
- Hut 13.1 mi (21.1 km) from start
- Hut 13.1 mi (21.2 km) from start
- Hut: Pahautea Hut 13.1 mi (21.2 km) from start
- Peak: Hihikiwi 14.1 mi (22.6 km) from start
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Questions about Te Araroa - 03 Waikato - g Pirongia Traverse
How long is Te Araroa - 03 Waikato - g Pirongia Traverse?
Te Araroa - 03 Waikato - g Pirongia Traverse is 19.7 mi (31.7 km) long. Most people take about 9 hr 5 min. It climbs 5,390 ft (1,643 m) in total, up to a high point of 3,081 ft (939 m).
How hard is Te Araroa - 03 Waikato - g Pirongia Traverse?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Te Araroa - 03 Waikato - g Pirongia Traverse?
Parking at the start. Closest lot to the start: Kaniwhaniwha car park.
Are there water and toilets on Te Araroa - 03 Waikato - g Pirongia Traverse?
No water mapped: bring all you need. Toilets: Trailhead, 3.3 mi (5.3 km).
Is Te Araroa - 03 Waikato - g Pirongia Traverse shaded?
Mostly shaded (85% under trees).
What can you do on Te Araroa - 03 Waikato - g Pirongia Traverse?
Best for Hiking.
Is this a good week for Te Araroa - 03 Waikato - g Pirongia Traverse?
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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- David Thom Loop Track Waikato · Easy · 2.1 mi (3.3 km)
- Primeval Pirongia Forest Park · Expert · 2.7 mi (4.3 km)
- Albert Waikato · Expert · 0.7 mi (1.1 km)
- Victoria Waikato · Expert · 0.8 mi (1.4 km)
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