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Sandro Beltrame

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Distance: 13.39 mi
Elevation gain: 2,572 ft
Technical difficulty: Difficult
Elevation loss: 3,934 ft
Max elevation: 6,141 ft
TrailRank: 69
Min elevation: 2,263 ft
Trail type: One Way

Time: 7 hours 58 minutes
Coordinates: 3603
Uploaded: May 29, 2018
Recorded: March 2018

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near Whakapapa Village, Manawatu-Wanganui (New Zealand)

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- This challenging trail begins at 1120 m, climbs the Mangatepopo Valley to the saddle between Mount Tongariro and Mount Ngauruhoe, passing through the Southern Crater before ascending again to the Red Crater, the highest point of the crossing in 1886 m.
- You will then descend on a trail of volcanic rock to the vivid Emerald Lakes, known as Ngarotopounamu (green lakes). After passing through Blue Lake, also known as Te Wai-whakaata-o-te-Rangihiroa (Mirror of Rangihiroa), the trail follows around the northern slope of Tongariro, then descends on a zigzag trail and heads to Ketetahi Shelter in 760 m.
- Be prepared for a long and challenging day.
https://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-go/central-north-island/places/tongariro-national-park/things-to-do/tracks/tongariro-alpine- crossing
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