Punakaiki - Pororari River Loop

Paparoa National Park, West Coast, New Zealand / Aotearoa

7.1 miles (11.4 km) · 1,097 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · trail · Route

The Punakaiki - Pororari River Loop route traverses 7.1 miles through Paparoa National Park, West Coast, New Zealand / Aotearoa. Elevation gain totals 1,097 feet, with 1,483 feet of descent. The largest climb extends 0.6 miles, gaining 375 feet. The course averages 158 feet of vertical gain per mile. About 68% of the distance is runnable terrain. Terrain is predominantly trail. Terrain difficulty is rated as very hilly. Difficulty is rated 8.6 out of 10, placing it in the 58.17th percentile. The route draws trail runners and hikers interested in technical terrain in West Coast.