Manawatū Gorge Track

Manawatū Gorge Scenic Reserve, Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand / Aotearoa

9.4 miles (15.2 km) · 1,699 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Manawatū Gorge Track is a 9.4-mile loop route in Manawatū Gorge Scenic Reserve, Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand / Aotearoa, gaining 1,699 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 3.0 miles gaining 1,177 feet at an average 15.6% grade. About 65% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with flat terrain and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	9.4 mi (15.2 km)
Elevation gain	1,699 ft (518 m)
Average gain	180 ft per mile (34 m per km)
Longest climb	3.0 mi, 1,055 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	29.5%
Runnable	65% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	8.9 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	47%
Mild uphill	6%
Moderate uphill	9%
Steep uphill	14%
Mild downhill	4%
Moderate downhill	7%
Steep downhill	13%

Questions about Manawatū Gorge Track

How much elevation gain does Manawatū Gorge Track have?

Manawatū Gorge Track has 1,699 ft (518 m) of elevation gain over 9.4 miles (15.2 km). That averages 180 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Manawatū Gorge Track?

The difficulty score for Manawatū Gorge Track is 8.9 of 100. That is harder than 64.9% of routes at a similar distance. About 65% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Manawatū Gorge Track?

The longest climb on Manawatū Gorge Track runs 3.0 miles (4.9 km) and gains 1,055 ft (322 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 29.5%.