Holdsworth Jumbo loop - day walk/run

 a day walk/run around the Holdsworth–Jumbo Loop in the Tararua Ranges. It's a 24 km loop that includes a solid mix of forest track, open tops, and ridge travel. We'll aim for a moderate to fast pace (running the flats and the downhills, walking the ups), with stops to eat and enjoy the views.

Plan:

• We'll start at the Holdsworth Road end, heading up via Atiwhakatu Track and climbing to Jumbo Hut where we'll stop for lunch.

• From there, we'll head across the tops to Mt Holdsworth and descend via the Powell Hut/gentle annie track.

• The loop is exposed along the tops, and there may be ice depending on weather – microspikes are optional but worth considering.

• Trail shoes/light boots you can run in are essential, and warm layers/windproof gear.

• cheeky stop in greytown on the way back for a pie and a drink

Details:

• Distance: ~24 km loop

• Duration: 4–8 hours depending on pace and weather

• leaving uni at 7AM and drive 2 ish hours to the carpark.

•  we'll postpone if conditions aren’t safe

• Bring: trail shoes, layers, water, snacks/lunch, PLB if you have one

• I’ve got space for 4 in my car, can bring more if someone else has a car