Last Updated: 21st Sep 2023
Mangorei to North Egmont
Submitted by Aaron Wilks
Last Updated: 21st Sep 2023
Open
Grunt Factor: 31 ?
Gnarl Factor: 58 ?
13.8km
1020m
785m
1219m
Last Updated: 21st Sep 2023
Submitted by Aaron Wilks
Last Updated: 21st Sep 2023
Open
Grunt Factor: 31 ?
Gnarl Factor: 58 ?
13.8km
1020m
785m
1219m
Front country - easily accessible
Point to Point (one way)
Mountainous
Native bush
Open tussock/grasslands
Open ridges/tops
Gravel Road
Easy Single Track
Moderate Single Track
Untracked / Route only
Average Uphill Gradient: +13.7%
Average Downhill Gradient: -15.0%
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3:30
Slow
2:30
Moderate
1:45
Fast
Track is a one way run so requires a drop off and pickup or a car drop. Head up Mangorei Road to the top and park on the side of the road. Start up the gravel driveway at the road end it will then turn into the board walk up to Pouakai Hut. Follow the track all the way past Pouaki Hut to the ridge. There is a junction right to Holly Hut and the Ahukawakawa swamp, you head left towards Pouakai Tarns/Henrys Peak along Pouakai Track. Follow the board walk past The Tarns (a photo must) on towards Henrys Peak and the lookout for the Ahukawakawa swamp on the summit. When back underway the boardwalk continues for another 1km then turns into single track which is quite rugged and gnarly in places, up and down a few ridges past Kaiauai shelter. At the next track intersection turn left towards Kaiauai Car Park over the swing bridge and follow the signs to the road/carpark, mission done.
This trail includes the peak Henry Peak.
Great mountain views, outlook over the Ahukawakawa Swamp, Pouakai tarn, swing bridge.
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Parking on the side of the road, can get busy during summer, plans are under way to make a bigger car park.
19 km
22 minutes
Unknown
No
Moderate.
Patchy.
Waterproof leggings, Thermal leggings, Long-sleeved thermal top, Seam-sealed waterproof jacket, Gloves, Beanie/thermal headwear, Whistle, First aid kit, Extra food for emergencies, Survival bag, Cellphone, Map
Plan on taking all your own water, but there are 3 or 4 creeks and a river 1hr from the end if needed.
Being a mountainous environment conditions can change to extremes within the hour especially winter, last part of the track is muddy after rain and in autumn & winter, ridges are exposed to wind.
Fastest Known Times (FKTs)
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