Rangitane Road to Crow Hut Loop Track
DOC track · Manawatu/Whanganui
Rangitane Road to Crow Hut Loop Track is a 4.3 km DOC tramping track in Manawatu/Whanganui with 1,307 m of climbing and a high point of 1,460 m.
A very steep up and down tramp in Ruahine Forest Park, climbing first to the Mokai Patea Range, then dropping to the Kawhatau River and then back up to the Hikurangi Range and out to Rangitane Road via the Kawhatau River. Involves camping out.
Track stats
| Distance | 4.3 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 3 days |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Advanced |
| Track type | Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 1,307 m |
| Elevation loss | 0 m |
| Highest point | 1,460 m |
| Lowest point | 671 m |
| Region | Manawatu/Whanganui |
| Start | -39.76657, 176.08583 |
| End | -39.74025, 176.04963 |
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
Huts near the track
- Crow Hut (on the track)
- Mckinnon Hut (1.8 km from the track)
GPX file
Download the Rangitane Road to Crow Hut Loop 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
- Ruahine Corner to Rangitane Road (3.7 km away)
- McKinnon Hut Track (3.7 km away)
- Purity Hut Track (8.2 km away)
- Waipawa Forks Hut Track (8.5 km away)
- Kelly Knight Hut Track (9.2 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Rangitane Road to Crow Hut Loop 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.