Last Updated: 21st Sep 2023

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Makatawa Loop

New Plymouth, Taranaki

Submitted by Chris Wheatley

Last Updated: 21st Sep 2023

Beginner - Intermediate

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Grunt Factor: 11 ?

Gnarl Factor: 20 ?

6.5km

Length of run

425m

Total Ascent

425m

Total Descent

1245m

Highest point

Driving Time

Driving Distance

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Type of Run

Front country - easily accessible

Loop

Undulating, some big hills

Native bush

Open tussock/grasslands

Run Makeup

40%

60%

Farm Road / 4WD Track

Easy Single Track

Average Uphill Gradient: +14.8%

Average Downhill Gradient: -14.5%

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Estimated Times to Run

1:45

Slow

1:15

Moderate

0:45

Fast

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Guide

Follow the track from North Egmont signposted to Makatawa Hut. Track descends into a stream bed before climbing up to the hut. From the hut follow the track further up to the translator track and return to North Egmont. Or you can continue up the Puffer to Tahurangi and connect to other trails there.

Great short run

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Transport and parking:

Lots of parking at the road end

Distance from New Plymouth:

29 km

Driving time from New Plymouth:

30 minutes

Dog friendly:

Unknown

Landowner permission required:

Navigation Rating:

Easy.

Navigation Tips:

Follow the track which is well marked

Cellphone Coverage:

Generally good.

Suggested Gear List:

Lightweight fleece top, Long-sleeved thermal top, Seam-sealed waterproof jacket, Gloves, Beanie/thermal headwear, Whistle, First aid kit, Extra food for emergencies, Cellphone, Map

Availability of Water:

At North Egmont and Makatawa Hut.

Seasonality Issues:

Winter time above Makatawa Hut can have snow and ice on the trail. Also following storms the lower track can be damaged by fallen trees.

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Trail Reviews

Lyn Stanton

Great mostly runnable but technical ascent, steep gravel descent but great views. Awesome Taranaki environment.

Lyn Stanton

January 5, 2019

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