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Mangorei Road - Pouakai Tarns (Mangorei Track) [04/03/2017]

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Distance
7.85 mi
Elevation gain
3,474 ft
Technical difficulty
Moderate
Elevation loss
3,474 ft
Max elevation
4,108 ft
TrailRank 
63
Min elevation
1,788 ft
Trail type
Loop
Time
4 hours 38 minutes
Coordinates
1054
Uploaded
March 7, 2017
Recorded
March 2017
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near Korito, Taranaki (New Zealand)

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Route from the end of the Mangorei Road to the Pouakai Tarns, the Pouakai Plateau (Pouakai Plateau), passing the Mangorei Track to the Pouakai Hut, and the Pouakai Track to the small lakes at the beginning, and undoing the same path to the return
The route begins at the end of the Mangorei Road, a well-paved two-way road that ends just at the point where the route begins. In fact, residents of the area can continue a bit more by car on a sand road, but it is totally forbidden to park after the end of the paved road, as indicated by the posters. To park, you have to do it next to the road, as there are no parking lots. At this same point there is another informative poster indicating the distance and time of the Mangorei Track, which leads to the Pouakai Hut, and another similar poster appears when the sand road ends and the path begins, where none car can pass on it. All the way from this point to the Pouakai Hut passes through a very well cared wooden walkway with many steps, taking into account that the path climbs up; Only in a very specific area are the roots of the trees or the rocks to take advantage of some stretch of wood. Along the way, and as it is taking over, as the presence of low clouds makes vision difficult, you can see very good views of the northern slope of the Egmont National Park, as well as the extension of forests, fields and towns in the distance. The strange and inclined shapes of the trees on the slope, which make up a curious landscape, indicate the harsh climatic conditions of the mountain. Continuing along the Mangorei Track, the Pouakai Hut can be seen in the distance, located in a privileged location. Thus, once you make a last climb, you reach the Pouakai Hut, a refuge for paying about 16 beds with mattresses. Here are the footbridges and wooden steps. About 300 meters from the refuge, you reach the end of the Mangorei Track, intersection with the Pouakai Track that is at an elevated point of the Pouakai plateau. Leaving the path to the left in the direction of the Maude Peak, you descend to the Pouakai Tarns, small mountain lakes that are known for their photoogenesis to be photographed reflecting the Taranaki volcano, which rises just in front; There are several, but the thickest one is the one that reflects most of the volcano. In this case, the clouds around the summit of the volcano, which are very frequent, prevented the beginning to be able to see it whole. Even so, after a long wait, the wind made the clouds disappear and the entire volcano could be observed without any hindrance; The same wind, however, also moved the water of the small lake, so that it lost the mirror effect. The stage at this point is impressive, and the majesty of the volcano imposes on anyone.
After enjoying the views, take the way back going exactly the same way of going. Without the low clouds at the beginning, in this case we have been able to enjoy new views that had gone unnoticed in the rise to the lakes.
It is a very well-adapted route with wooden footpaths and steps all the way to the refuge, with a clear and hassle-free road from the refuge. Signaling is also very good, and there is no loss possible if the directions are followed. Aside from the views of Egmont National Park along the way, it is worthwhile to take the route to see the conjunction of the lakes with the Taranaki volcano. It is a fantastic image and, if you are lucky to enjoy a day without clouds or wind, the image is postal. Most of the path runs through the forest through a lush path and well adapted, so there is a lot of sun protection.

Waypoints

PictographInformation point Altitude 1,821 ft
Photo ofCartell d'inici de la Mangorei Track

Cartell d'inici de la Mangorei Track

Cartell d'inici de la Mangorei Track

PictographInformation point Altitude 1,955 ft
Photo ofCartell informatiu de la ruta

Cartell informatiu de la ruta

Cartell informatiu de la ruta

PictographPhoto Altitude 3,179 ft
Photo ofCamí a través d'una passarel·la de fusta

Camí a través d'una passarel·la de fusta

Camí a través d'una passarel·la de fusta

PictographPhoto Altitude 3,307 ft
Photo ofNúvols baixos

Núvols baixos

Núvols baixos

PictographPanorama Altitude 3,527 ft
Photo ofVista des de la vessant nord de l'Egmont National Park

Vista des de la vessant nord de l'Egmont National Park

Vista des de la vessant nord de l'Egmont National Park

PictographPanorama Altitude 3,602 ft
Photo ofVista des de la vessant nord de l'Egmont National Park

Vista des de la vessant nord de l'Egmont National Park

Vista des de la vessant nord de l'Egmont National Park

PictographPanorama Altitude 3,642 ft
Photo ofPaisatge amb troncs deformats per les condicions meteorològiques

Paisatge amb troncs deformats per les condicions meteorològiques

Paisatge amb troncs deformats per les condicions meteorològiques

PictographPhoto Altitude 3,852 ft
Photo ofVista llunyana del Pouakai Hut

Vista llunyana del Pouakai Hut

Vista llunyana del Pouakai Hut

PictographMountain hut Altitude 3,940 ft
Photo ofPouakai Hut Photo ofPouakai Hut

Pouakai Hut

Pouakai Hut

PictographIntersection Altitude 4,078 ft
Photo ofCartells indicatius de les rutes Photo ofCartells indicatius de les rutes

Cartells indicatius de les rutes

Cartells indicatius de les rutes

PictographInformation point Altitude 4,101 ft
Photo ofCartell informatiu sobre el Hangatahua River i els voltants

Cartell informatiu sobre el Hangatahua River i els voltants

Cartell informatiu sobre el Hangatahua River i els voltants

PictographPanorama Altitude 3,967 ft
Photo ofVista dels Pouakai Tarns i del Maude Peak (emboirat)

Vista dels Pouakai Tarns i del Maude Peak (emboirat)

Vista dels Pouakai Tarns i del Maude Peak (emboirat)

PictographLake Altitude 3,825 ft
Photo ofPoukai Tarns (llac principal) Photo ofPoukai Tarns (llac principal) Photo ofPoukai Tarns (llac principal)

Poukai Tarns (llac principal)

Poukai Tarns (llac principal)

PictographLake Altitude 3,832 ft
Photo ofPouakai Tarns (llac secundari)

Pouakai Tarns (llac secundari)

Pouakai Tarns (llac secundari)

PictographPhoto Altitude 4,101 ft
Photo ofPunt elevat a l'altiplà Pouakai

Punt elevat a l'altiplà Pouakai

Punt elevat a l'altiplà Pouakai

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