Urchin-Umukarikari Loop Track

This is a new track linking the existing Umukarikari Track that goes to Waipakahi Hut with the Urchin Track that goes to the lower Waipakahi Valley. This now makes a day loop possible and on a good day there will be fantastic views of Lake Taupo, Tongariro National Park and the mountains of the Kaimanawas across the Waipakahi Valley.

As at December 2008 this track is usable but not complete. There is a 120m section of bush that is rougher going but is well marked. DOC have put some blue poles on the upper