Lower Hutt City, Wellington, New Zealand / Aotearoa
20.9 miles (33.6 km) · 4,185 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · trail · Route
Puke Ariki covers 20.9 miles across Lower Hutt City, Wellington, New Zealand / Aotearoa. Runners face 4,185 feet of climbing with 2,895 feet of loss. The most significant ascent covers 4.5 miles and gains 948 feet. Vertical rate measures 201 feet of gain per mile. The course is 59% runnable, with the remainder requiring hiking on steep or technical sections. Trail comprises the majority of the course. Technical difficulty: very hilly. This route ranks at the 73.85th percentile for difficulty among similar distances. Popular among trail runners and hikers seeking Wellington adventures.
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