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3.9 miles
Distance
2,607 ft
Climb
-110 ft
Descent
2,824 ft
High Point
2,496 ft
Altitude change
321 ft
Altitude min
321 ft
Altitude start
2,818 ft
Altitude end
12.1%
Grade
-16.1%
Grade max
54.4%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
1,680 ft
Distance down
735 ft
Distance flat
Fields Track Details
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Riding AreaTararua Forest Park
Waikanae -
AKATararua Southern Crossing
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Hiking SAC ScaleT2 Mountain Hiking
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Trail TypeMixed
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular Direction Shown
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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OSM Way
The day trip to Table Top is the classic climb to the tops of the western Tararua Range.
The day trip to Table Top is the classic climb to the tops of the western Tararua Range. It is also the entry/exit to the Southern Crossing, the classic tramp in the Tararuas.
From the Ōtaki Forks carpark, Field Track crosses the Waiotauru footbridge and climbs steadily through rather sombre kamahi and beech forest for 2 – 2.5 hours to the historic Field Hut at 900 m, not far below the bushline.
Above the hut, the track climbs through a good example of leatherwood shrubland, to emerge on the tussocklands beyond Table Top (1047 m). A boardwalk and metalled track extend across several hundred metres of vulnerable subalpine bogs. The peaks of the Main Range and the gorges of the Ōtaki River sweep in an arc from east to north. The return trip can be completed in 5 - 6 hours.
source: Field Hut and Table Top
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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(-40.871610, 175.230340)
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Nearby Trails
- Access Road 1 mile
- Fields Track 5 miles
- Table Top Trail 5 miles
- Waitewaewae 8 miles
- Dress Circle Track 8 miles
Tararua Forest Park
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fields Track
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Where is Fields Track located?
Fields Track is located in Tararua Forest Park, Waikanae, New Zealand. It is part of the Tararua Forest Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -40.87161, 175.23034.
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How hard is Fields Track?
Fields Track is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 12.1%.
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What is the elevation gain for Fields Track?
Fields Track has 795 m of elevation gain. The trail has 33 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 98 m to 861 m.
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Is Fields Track a point to point trail?
Fields Track is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is mixed.
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