Pouākai Circuit

Te Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki, Taranaki, New Zealand / Aotearoa

14.9 miles (23.9 km) · 5,416 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Pouākai Circuit is a 14.9-mile loop route in Te Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki, Taranaki, New Zealand / Aotearoa, gaining 5,416 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 3 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 3.1 miles gaining 1,379 feet at an average 17.1% grade. Only 32% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route both opens and finishes with a climb.

Route facts

Distance	14.9 mi (23.9 km)
Elevation gain	5,416 ft (1,651 m)
Average gain	365 ft per mile (69 m per km)
Longest climb	2.2 mi, 1,516 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	43.5%
Runnable	32% of the route
Climbs / descents	3 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	17 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	9%
Mild uphill	4%
Moderate uphill	7%
Steep uphill	33%
Mild downhill	6%
Moderate downhill	13%
Steep downhill	28%

Questions about Pouākai Circuit

How much elevation gain does Pouākai Circuit have?

Pouākai Circuit has 5,416 ft (1,651 m) of elevation gain over 14.9 miles (23.9 km). That averages 365 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Pouākai Circuit?

The difficulty score for Pouākai Circuit is 17 of 100. That is harder than 86.9% of routes at a similar distance. About 32% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Pouākai Circuit?

The longest climb on Pouākai Circuit runs 2.2 miles (3.5 km) and gains 1,516 ft (462 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 43.5%.