2.6 miles
Distance
2,400 ft
Climb
-7 ft
Descent
1 mile
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Makahu Spur Track Details

This track is a spectacular but challenging tramp to Kaweka J Trig from the Makahu Saddle. The track provides good access to a network of backcountry tramping options.

Perhaps the most popular, and certainly most spectacular walk from the saddle is the climb to Kaweka J (1724 metres) and the open tops of the Kaweka Range.

A benched track leads from the carpark through scattered mountain beech to a steep shingle face. About 30 minutes from the carpark a short climb leads to Makahu Spur. From here a well-defined track climbs the shingle covered spur past Dominie Bivouac and on to the main Kaweka Range.

The track turns south and an easy 5 minute walk leads to the trig on Kaweka J. This is the highest point in the Kaweka Forest Park (and in the Hawke's Bay). All along the summit ridge there can be fine views of Hawke’s Bay, the mountains of Tongariro National Park and great expanses of the Kaimanawa and Kaweka Ranges.

In summer months hardy alpine gentians, edelweiss and mountain daisies relieve the monotony of the mountain shingle.

Care should be taken on this walk to the tops. Mists throughout the year, very strong winds, and snow and ice in winter can make conditions extremely dangerous to the inexperienced visitor.

source: Makahu Saddle to Kaweka J (Trig) Track
More Stats for Makahu Spur Track hike trail trail
  • Altitude change
    2,392 ft
  • Altitude min
    3,238 ft
  • Altitude start
    3,239 ft
  • Altitude end
    5,633 ft
  • Grade
    17.4%
  • Grade max
    -6.7%
  • Grade min
    67.6%
  • Distance climb
    2 miles
  • Distance down
    499 ft
  • Distance flat
    325 ft
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