ERNIES TRACK (15KM HIKE)

WELCOME EVERYONE
Join us for a 15km walk of Ernies Track. There is one hill about 350 metres high. The whole walk may take 6 hours. Bring a headlight just in case.

SATURDAY 21ST SEPTEMBER
10:30am Park at Upper Mangatawhiri carpark.
10:45am Begin walk: Mangatawhiri Challenge Track, Ernies Track, Lilburne Road Track.

GEAR
Headlight.
Backpack.
Pack liner to waterproof gear.
Food and water.
Warm-when-wet breathable layers (e.g. merino shirt, merino jumper, puffy synthetic-filled jacket).
Rain jacket.
Hiking shoes or boots.
Emergency blanket/bag/shelter.

GETTING THERE
Use the comments section below to offer a lift or ask for a lift.
Suggest passengers give driver $15 each if coming from e.g. the city.

BEST PRACTICE
Your safety is your responsibility.
Tell someone your plans.
We will stay together.

NOTE
I will be running in the 5km Parkrun event at Western Springs from 8am, if anyone would like to join that too. After the run I'll drive to Upper Mangatawhiri carpark to arrive at around 10:30am.