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Rangataua Forest Rd

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  2. NZ
  3. …North Island
  4. …Rangataua
  5. Rangataua State Forest
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“A gravel forestry road that climbs as you head north, providing the main access to Rangataua Forest. ”

Peter Blakeman
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8.1

Miles

13.0

KM
Doubletrack

3,109' 948 m

High

2,047' 624 m

Low

1,103' 336 m

Up

42' 13 m

Down

3%

Avg Grade (2°)

10%

Max Grade (6°)

Dogs No Dogs

E-Bikes Unknown

Description

This road heads north into Rangataua Forest and gives access to the main trails, including East Track, Middle Track, West Track and North Track. The road is gravel and has many pot holes. 4WD or a car with good clearance is suggested. If you ride up the road, it's a lot more fun riding back down. The northern end of this road is not maintained and gradually disappears into the forest.

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Land Manager: Ruapehu District Council

Shared By:

Peter Blakeman
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  2.5 from 2 votes

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in Rangataua State Forest

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#6

in Rangataua State Forest

#323

in New Zealand

#36,728

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The mighty Mt Ruapehu is the reason Rangataua Forest slopes from north to south.
May 7, 2016 near Ohakune, NZ
The surface might not be too flash but the scenery is pretty awesome.
May 7, 2016 near Ohakune, NZ
Original Bush Tramway
Jan 1, 2025 near Ohakune, NZ

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