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2,437 ft
Distance
6 ft
Climb
-511 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point
-505 ft
Altitude change
6,214 ft
Altitude min
6,719 ft
Altitude start
6,214 ft
Altitude end
-20.718%
Grade
-31.962%
Grade max
16.809%
Grade min
41 ft
Distance climb
2,329 ft
Distance down
67 ft
Distance flat

Whynot Details

  • Activities
    • Downhill Ski
  • Riding Area
    Turoa Skifield - Ruapehu
    ohakune
  • Ref Number
    #13
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Skiing
  • Global Ranking
    #56 in Skiing
  • Winter only trail
  • Trail Type
    Ski Run (Piste)
  • Snow Grooming
    Classic
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Alpine Trail
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

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AI Generated Description

Whynot is a 743 m blue difficulty alpine ski run (piste) trail located near ohakune. It is used in winter. This downhill ski only trail and has a moderate overall physical rating. Winter use: Classic snow grooming. Trail visibility is always easy to follow.

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AlpineWinter use
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Whynot Trail Reports

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Sep 29, 2020 @ 8:46pm
Sep 29, 2020
 Mostly fresh powder
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on Sep 29, 2020
Snow Covered
Avg: 3.42 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Whynot located?
      Whynot is located in Turoa Skifield - Ruapehu, ohakune, New Zealand. It is part of the Turoa Skifield - Ruapehu trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -39.29809, 175.54744.
      ▼ How hard is Whynot?
      Whynot is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 20.718%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Whynot?
      Whynot has 6 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 511 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,214 ft to 6,726 ft.
      ▼ Is Whynot a point to point trail?
      Yes, Whynot is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is ski run (piste).
      ▼ How long is Whynot?
      Whynot is 2,437 ft long. The trail type is ski run (piste).
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Whynot?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Whynot. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Whynot? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Whynot are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ski Whynot?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 12 minutes to ski Whynot. The trail is 2,437 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Whynot?
      Whynot is a very popular trail. There have been 569 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 685 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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