Burn Hut Loop

Tararua Forest Park, Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand / Aotearoa

9.9 miles (15.9 km) · 2,700 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	9.9 mi (15.9 km)
Elevation gain	2,700 ft (823 m)
Average gain	274 ft per mile (52 m per km)
Longest climb	2.4 mi, 1,459 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	48.8%
Runnable	53% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	9.5 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	9%
Mild uphill	15%
Moderate uphill	9%
Steep uphill	16%
Mild downhill	22%
Moderate downhill	8%
Steep downhill	21%

Questions about Burn Hut Loop

How much elevation gain does Burn Hut Loop have?

Burn Hut Loop has 2,700 ft (823 m) of elevation gain over 9.9 miles (15.9 km). That averages 274 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Burn Hut Loop?

The difficulty score for Burn Hut Loop is 9.5 of 100. That is harder than 72.8% of routes at a similar distance. About 53% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Burn Hut Loop?

The longest climb on Burn Hut Loop runs 2.4 miles (3.9 km) and gains 1,459 ft (445 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 48.8%.