Porirua, Wellington, New Zealand / Aotearoa
5.5 miles (8.8 km) · 1,480 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · trail · Route
Te Araroa - extreme weather alternative from Camp Elsdon, Porirua is a 5.5 mile point-to-point route located in Porirua, Wellington, New Zealand / Aotearoa. The route climbs 1,480 feet and descends 1,341 feet. The largest climb extends 1.4 miles, gaining 54 feet. The course averages 274 feet of vertical gain per mile. 45% of the route can be run, with walking required on steeper grades. Surface conditions are primarily trail. Terrain difficulty is rated as mountainous. Difficulty is rated 13.2 out of 10, placing it in the 74.41th percentile. This route serves both trail runners training for ultras and hikers exploring Wellington.
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