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On-leadHard

Makahika Bush Edge To Mangahao Road

Manawatū-Whanganui

246811.0 km676 m
↑ 590 m gain↓ 393 m descenthigh 676 msteepest 61 %
DISTANCE11.0 km
ASCENT590 m
DURATION3h 10m
STEEPEST61 %
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Nearest emergency vetMassey University Pet Emergency Centre (Te Pokapu Ohotata), Palmerston North~40 min drive · 24/7
0800 738 363
The route

Good to know

On the lead here. Keep it to two metres or less and watch for ground-nesting birds, as on most NZ tracks.

Open track, carry water for the dogUsually a quiet track

About Makahika Bush Edge To Mangahao Road

This long track follows 11.0 km as a track, in Manawatū-Whanganui.

Graded hard, it climbs about 590 m overall, pitching up to 61 % at its steepest, and takes about 3h 10m to walk.

Dogs are welcome here on the lead.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can my dog go off the lead on Makahika Bush Edge To Mangahao Road?

Dogs are welcome on Makahika Bush Edge To Mangahao Road on a lead. Keep the lead at two metres or less and watch for ground-nesting birds.

How long is Makahika Bush Edge To Mangahao Road?

Makahika Bush Edge To Mangahao Road is 11.0 km with roughly 590 m of climb and takes about 3h 10m.

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