Last Updated: 21st Sep 2023
Thames Over The Top
Last Updated: 21st Sep 2023
Open
Grunt Factor: 50 ?
Gnarl Factor: 56 ?
25.0km
1100m
1040m
650m
Last Updated: 21st Sep 2023
Last Updated: 21st Sep 2023
Open
Grunt Factor: 50 ?
Gnarl Factor: 56 ?
25.0km
1100m
1040m
650m
Back country - remote
Point to Point (one way)
Undulating, some big hills
Native bush
Easy Single Track
Moderate Single Track
Technical Single Track
Average Uphill Gradient: +12.9%
Average Downhill Gradient: -12.1%
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5:00
Slow
3:45
Moderate
2:45
Fast
The trailhead is clearly signposted off the high point of Waitotahi Road. The first km or two are a gentle uphill on easy single track, but then it gradually becomes more rooty and technical.
5-6k in you'll reach the junction with the Karaka Track, head straight on towards Crosbies Hut.
The next junction is some 4k on. Turn right following the sign for Kauaerangi Valley Road. The trail undulates on a ridgeline for 2.5 km before a short climb to Orange Peel Corner. Continue straight following the sign for Kauaerangi Valley Road. The trail starts dropping, gently at first and then steeply for 2.5 km to another junction.
The track to Booms Flat is now closed so follow the markers to the right which takes you to Whangaiterenga Campsite. You continue dropping until reaching Whangaiterenga Stream. Cross over and climb steeply up to the spurline and down the otherside to Waikato Stream which you cross twice to reach Whangaiterenga Campsite and Kauaerangi Valley Road.
Beautiful native bush
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Limited parking, room for just a few cars in a pull-out at side of road. But this is not a busy track so unlikely you'll have much competition for a spot.
Being a point to point run you'll either want a support vehicle or shuttle one car to the finish at Wainora Campsite in the Kaueranga Valley before starting.
2 km
6 minutes
Unknown
No
Easy.
All junctions are well signposted.
Very patchy.
Short-sleeved thermal top, Seam-sealed waterproof jacket, Gloves, Beanie/thermal headwear, Whistle, First aid kit, Extra food for emergencies, Survival blanket, Cellphone, Compass, Map
There is very little, if any, drinkable water on the route so take everything with you.
The tracks can be horrendously muddy after heavy rain.
Plenty of roots and ankle-turning terrain. Take care on the more technical sections.
Fastest Known Times (FKTs)
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JW
It’s a good track but much of it is in the trees with only a very few openings to see the big vistas which is a shame. Campsite at the hut is great and really sheltered from the wind.
March 29, 2021
These overlap with this trail to some degree. You may wish to combine them but please note that to qualify for FKTs on these runs you should record a separate activity for each.
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