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2,073 ft
Distance
-265 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point
-265 ft
Altitude change
6,467 ft
Altitude min
6,731 ft
Altitude start
6,467 ft
Altitude end
-12.8%
Grade
-33.8%
Grade max
-4.5%
Grade min
2,034 ft
Distance down
39 ft
Distance flat

K Road Details

  • Activities
    • Downhill Ski
    • Snowmobile
    • Backcountry Ski
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Whakapapa Skifield - Ruapehu
    National Park
  • Ref Number
    #36
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Skiing [+]
    • 5 in Backcountry Skiing
    • 5 in Nordic Skiing
    • 5 in Snowmobiling
  • Global Ranking
    #50 in Skiing [+]
    • #980 in Backcountry Skiing
    • #4329 in Nordic Skiing
    • #172 in Snowmobiling
  • Winter only trail
  • Trail Type
    Ski Run (Piste)
  • Snow Grooming
    Classic
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Alpine Trail
    Yes
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

Easy run and access to the Waterfall runs and the Delta Quad Chair.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 10 miles average
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  • 11 miles avg distance
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        Frequently Asked Questions About K Road

        ▼ Where is K Road located?
        K Road is located in Whakapapa Skifield - Ruapehu, National Park, New Zealand. It is part of the Whakapapa Skifield - Ruapehu trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -39.25434, 175.56261.
        ▼ How hard is K Road?
        K Road is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 12.8%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for K Road?
        The trail has 81 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,971 m to 2,052 m.
        ▼ Is K Road a point to point trail?
        Yes, K Road is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is ski run (piste).
        ▼ How long is K Road?
        K Road is 632.0 m long. The trail type is ski run (piste).
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on K Road?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on K Road. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ski K Road?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ski K Road are:
        • August (3 activities)
        • September (2 activities)
        • October (1 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access K Road? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to K Road are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ski K Road?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 9 minutes to ski K Road. The trail is 632.0 m long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is K Road?
        K Road is a very popular trail. There have been 362 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 455 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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