5 - Upper Huia Dam Track (Huia)

                                                                                                                        

Loop:	5 - Upper Huia Dam Track
Region:	Huia
Access Point:	Piha Road
Coordinates:	-36.94392 174.53631
Track #	Track Name	Distance (km)
133	Upper Huia Dam Track	4
133	return Upper Huia Dam Track	4
	Map Distance Measured Distance	8 7.8

                                                                                                                        
Completed: Solo on 19 OCT 2011

133. Upper Huia Dam Track

keywords:

Partially-runnable, technical, rocks, roots (lots), river crossings, head high foliage, mud, slippery, narrow, well-marked, easy slope, bush covered, view (dam)

comments:

The first 1 km is frustratingly un-runnable with roots crossing the track at every step. A highly technical single-track with a very gradual slope to Upper Huia Dam. Enjoyable, if you can make it past the first 1 km. Recommended as a dry weather track as is muddy, slippery and full of small lakes. Watch the supple jack overhead, it will take your eye out.

Topo Map. Click to enlarge.

Elevation Profile. Recalibration in the middle, still off at the end...but you get the picture.
Gentle Slope, Click to enlarge.