Last Updated: 8th Aug 2024
Silica Rapids Quicky
Last Updated: 8th Aug 2024
Open
Grunt Factor: 10 ?
Gnarl Factor: 17 ?
6.2km
265m
270m
1278m
Last Updated: 8th Aug 2024
Last Updated: 8th Aug 2024
Open
Grunt Factor: 10 ?
Gnarl Factor: 17 ?
6.2km
265m
270m
1278m
Front country - easily accessible
Out and Back
Undulating, small hills only
Native bush
Easy Single Track
Average Uphill Gradient: +8.2%
Average Downhill Gradient: -8.4%
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0:45
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Fun flowing trail amongst beech forest and a little boardwalk through open tussock. Follow the signs around for Silica Rapids.
There are awesome views of Mount Ruapehu and Mount Ngaruhoe (on a clear day).
Golden rapids along the way and the Silica Rapids at the viewpoint/turnaround.
Public toilets slightly down the road from the start, opposite the Chateau.
There is a carpark at the trailhead, directly across the road from the fire station.
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Easy.
Patchy.
Lightweight fleece top, Whistle, First aid kit, Cellphone
Fill up at the fountain in front of the Whakapapa Holiday Park Office or public toilets across the road.
Always be prepared for changeable weather in this Alpine environment.
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