Stage 5 of 14 · Te Araroa
Glendhu Bay → Km 117
Getting Here
Glendhu Bay (train station)
770m from trailhead · ~10 min walk
End: Km 117
No nearby transit stop at the end. Check the next stage's start stop.
Elevation Profile
Route Map
Segment Breakdown
Auto-analyzed from the elevation profile. Each segment shows the dominant character for planning your effort.
| Segment | Dist | ↑ / ↓ | Time | Character |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Glendhu Bay → km 11.0 (1256m) 0–1,256m | 11 km | +1382m / -436m | 4h 43m | 🔺 Steep Climb |
km 11.0 (1256m) → km 12.1 (881m) 877–1,258m | 1.1 km | +6m / -381m | 24 min | 🔻 Steep Descent |
km 12.1 (881m) → km 12.5 (956m) 881–956m | 0.5 km | +75m / -0m | 12 min | 📈 Climbing |
km 12.5 (956m) → km 16.5 (1230m) 807–1,233m | 4 km | +454m / -179m | 1h 39m | 📈 Climbing |
km 16.5 (1230m) → Km 117 791–1,230m | 3.5 km | +398m / -440m | 1h 35m | 🏃 Highly Runnable |
| Total | 20.0 km | +1,831m / -958m | 8h 35m |
Pace & Fuel Calculator
Adjust your flat 10K pace to see personalized finish time, calorie burn, and hydration needs.
Terrain Analysis
Surface & Technicality
🏃 Mostly runnable with gentle terrain. Great for fast trail running.
Surface Breakdown
Current Conditions
Conditions for June
✅ Snow unlikely at this elevation in June. Trail conditions expected to be clear.
Suggested Gear List
Auto-generated based on 20.0 km, 1831m ascent, max altitude 1257.5m, ~7h duration.
- 👟 Trail running shoes / hiking bootsRequired for any trail
- 📱 Phone (charged) + offline mapNavigation & emergency contact
- 💧 3L hydration vestNo water sources on route
- 🍫 Trail mix, bars & sandwichEst. 2455 kcal burn
- 🆘 Emergency space blanketCritical for preventing hypothermia if you stop moving
- 🧴 SunscreenBasic sun protection
- 🧥 Light rain jacketWeather changes fast in the mountains
- 🔦 Headlamp7h route — plan for delays
- 🩹 Mini first aid kitBlister plasters, tape, antiseptic
- 🥢 Trekking poles0% steep terrain, 1831m+ ascent
Logistics
This route runs from Glendhu Bay to Km 117 (20.0 km by trail). You'll need to arrange transport back to your starting point.
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