Tongariro Alpine Crossing

Tongariro National Park, Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand / Aotearoa

11.0 miles (17.7 km) · 2,703 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · trail · Route

The Tongariro Alpine Crossing is a 11.0 mile route in Tongariro National Park, Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand / Aotearoa. The course features 2,703 feet of elevation gain and 3,887 feet of descent. The longest climb spans 4.1 miles with 1,617 feet of gain. Elevation gain averages 246 feet per mile. Approximately 39% of the route is runnable. The route follows trail surfaces. The course features mountainous terrain. The course difficulty of 16.4 puts it in the top 18.769999999999996% of challenging routes at this distance. This point-to-point route attracts trail runners and hikers exploring Manawatū-Whanganui's mountain terrain.