Sparrowhawk Biv Barlow hut loop
Ruahine Forest Park
- 2 – 3 days loop track
- Medium
A good solid Ruahine climb to a 3 person biv well situated with a great views, Tops travel then a quick 800 metre descent to a trout filled river and an 8 bunk hut
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Walking time
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2 – 3 days
11 hr – 14 hr
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Type
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Loop track
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Grade
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Medium |
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Bookings
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No bookings — open access
No — open access
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Starts
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Makaroro Road end |
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Ends
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Makaroro Road end |
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Maps
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NZTopo50-BK36
NZTopo50-BK37 |
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Altitude
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467m
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1,500m
Altitude change 1,033m
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Link
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84488448 |
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Take 3 days and enjoy yourself.
Makaroro Road end to Sparrowhawk Biv 4 hours and an 800 metre climb.
Sparrowhawk biv to Barlow Hut 5 hours, 3 hours across the tops and a 2 hour 800 metre descent to Barlow
Barlow Hut out to Makaroro car park via the river 3 hours
Don't forget to stop at the Tikokino Pub for a beer and a World famous in Tikokino Lamb burger a great reward after a great weekend
ID 8449
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