Taupō District, Waikato, New Zealand / Aotearoa
12.1 miles (19.5 km) · 2,776 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · trail · Route
The Tongariro Alpine Crossing route traverses 12.1 miles through Taupō District, Waikato, New Zealand / Aotearoa. Elevation gain totals 2,776 feet, with 4,039 feet of descent. The most significant ascent covers 2.5 miles and gains 1,695 feet. Vertical rate measures 231 feet of gain per mile. About 46% of the distance is runnable terrain. Terrain is predominantly trail. Technical difficulty: mountainous. This route ranks at the 91.03th percentile for difficulty among similar distances. The route draws trail runners and hikers interested in technical terrain in Waikato.
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