Rangiwahia Hut - Deadmans Track
DOC track · Manawatu/Whanganui
Rangiwahia Hut - Deadmans Track is a 13.2 km DOC tramping track in Manawatu/Whanganui with 903 m of climbing and a high point of 1,573 m.
An easy to moderate overnight tramp to Rangiwahia Hut on the Whanahuia Range in Ruahine Forest Park. Return via the open tops and Deadman’s Track.
Track stats
| Distance | 13.2 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 2 days |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Advanced |
| Track type | Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 903 m |
| Elevation loss | 913 m |
| Highest point | 1,573 m |
| Lowest point | 829 m |
| Region | Manawatu/Whanganui |
| Start | -39.89142, 176.01790 |
| End | -39.89078, 176.01872 |
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
- Rangiwahia Hut (on the track)
- Triangle Hut (2.0 km from the track)
GPX file
Download the Rangiwahia Hut - Deadmans 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
- Rangiwahia Hut Track (1.7 km away)
- Kelly Knight Hut Track (5.9 km away)
- Purity - Kelly Knight Hut Loop Track (5.9 km away)
- Purity to Kawhatau Base Track (5.9 km away)
- Alice Nash Memorial Heritage Lodge Track (6.7 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Rangiwahia Hut - Deadmans 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.