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Mt. Ruapehu Crater - New Zealand

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Distance
4.08 mi
Elevation gain
2,221 ft
Technical difficulty
Moderate
Elevation loss
2,280 ft
Max elevation
8,738 ft
TrailRank 
52
Min elevation
6,638 ft
Trail type
Loop
Time
4 hours 19 minutes
Coordinates
839
Uploaded
November 16, 2008
Recorded
January 2008
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near Whakapapa Village, Wellington (New Zealand)

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Itinerary description

A hike to the rim of Mount Ruapehu in New Zealand. It is one of the most active volcanoes of the country/world. The hike has magnificent 360 degree views. There is a small hut at the top.

Ruapehu is part of Tongariro National Park. One of the pictures showing a volcano veiled in clouds as actual Ngauruhoe, another volcano in Tongariro park.

The path up is not clearly marked.

The trailhead is accessible by chairlift.

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