3209 - 42 Traverse

Trip 3209 - 42 Traverse - 15th-16th November

The 42 Traverse is 46Km and the route is an old logging road that gets its name from the original 'State Forest 42'. One part of the track there has been a slip and therefore we will have to take the bypass route. It leads through fantastic native forest and the awesome Canyon valley. There are superb views back to the volcanoes of Tongariro National Park. The track starts at the end of Kapoors Road, off SH47 and leads north. There are many intersecting tracks and old logging roads. The track descends and crosses Waione Stream, there are many streams therefore we will have to make sure there has not been too much rain before we go. We will travel down on Friday night and stay somewhere (to be advised) because Saturday and Sunday will be long days. We will be taking tents and will have to find a place to camp on the way, it is liable to be cold so take plenty of warm gear.