Last Updated: 9th Aug 2024

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Lifting the Veil

Raglan, Waikato

Last Updated: 9th Aug 2024

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Grunt Factor: 4 ?

Gnarl Factor: 17 ?

2.0km

Length of run

60m

Total Ascent

60m

Total Descent

200m

Highest point

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Type of Run

Front country - easily accessible

Out and Back

Undulating, small hills only

Native bush

Other

Run Makeup

100%

Easy Single Track

Average Uphill Gradient: +11.0%

Average Downhill Gradient: -11.0%

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Estimated Times to Run

25:00

Slow

20:00

Moderate

15:00

Fast

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A short 2km out and back track which can be extended with additional repetitions to build those quads and calves on the stairs, which there are many.

Such an amazing waterfall.

There is a long drop along the track a short way from the start.

Transport and parking:

There is a big car park at the start of the falls.

Distance from Raglan:

20 km

Driving time from Raglan:

21 minutes

Dog friendly:

Landowner permission required:

Navigation Rating:

Easy.

Cellphone Coverage:

Patchy.

Suggested Gear List:

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

Availability of Water:

Bring your own

Seasonality Issues:

Stairs can be very slippery, so do take care.

Hazards:

Tourists, stairs and large drop off by waterfall.

Plenty of options in Raglan.

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Angela Buchanan

has completed Lifting the Veil 3 times in the last year.

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Trail Reviews

Angela Buchanan

The waterfall is fab & definitely worth a visit. The trail is lovely bush, but super popular (i.e. busy) and tiny short.. but you can combine with the Pipiwharauroa trail 750m down the road, then you've got a nice variety of trails.

Angela Buchanan

August 8

Anthony Sowerby

5 stars for the waterfall and 1 star for the run where you're likely to spend more time sidestepping tourists than actually running. Very happy it's part of the directory though as would've hated missing it. If you add to Mt Karioi and/or Pipiwharauroa makes for a good day. Probably easiest 54 points on offer.

Anthony Sowerby

April 8, 2023