Urchin to Umukarikari (U2U) track
DOC track · Central North Island
Urchin to Umukarikari (U2U) track is a 5.7 km DOC tramping track in Central North Island with 280 m of climbing and a high point of 1,496 m.
This track leads from Urchin to the Umukarikari Range, with good alpine views.
Track stats
| Distance | 5.7 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 8 hr 30 min - 10 hr |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Advanced |
| Track type | Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 280 m |
| Elevation loss | 123 m |
| Highest point | 1,496 m |
| Lowest point | 1,244 m |
| Region | Central North Island |
| Start | -39.17365, 175.86376 |
| End | -39.13619, 175.89588 |
Distance, elevation and the profile are worked out by TrailTreks from DOC's track line and the LINZ 8 m elevation model, from the start marker on the map. Time and difficulty are DOC's.
Elevation profile
Walked by TrailTreks
We have walked this route or part of it. Our own GPS track, photos and stats: Kaimanawa 1, Kaimanawa River Walk.
GPX file
Download the Urchin to Umukarikari (U2U) track GPX file (DOC's full track line with elevations) for your GPS or mapping app.
Alerts and conditions
Check current alerts on DOC before you go: tracks close for slips, floods, fire risk and pest control. The DOC page also has access, facilities and safety information.
Nearby DOC tracks
- Thunderbolt Track (2.3 km away)
- Mt Urchin Trig Track (3.4 km away)
- Urchin Track (to Waipakihi Valley) (3.4 km away)
- Waipakihi Valley (Waipakihi Road end to Waipakihi Hut) (3.4 km away)
- Kaimanawa Forest Loop Walk (4.1 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Urchin to Umukarikari (U2U) track in the free TrailTreks: NZ Topo Maps app: LINZ topo maps that work with no signal, DOC huts, tracks and alerts, and mountain weather.