This is a 11.3 km loop in the Tararua Forest Park, starting at Holdsworth Campsite. It has a 500m elevation gain and takes about 4 hours plus lunch. Everyone signed up goes on the waitlist till I move them to 'going' so that people staying at Tauherenikau for the weekend can be prioritised.

We will begin by walking along the Atiwhakatu track for a short time before climbing up the River Ridge track, a steep track to the Mountain House Shelter. On our return we will descend back down to the Mountain House Shelter and then down the easy Gentle Annie track, via Rocky Lookout, back to the start. A moderate level of fitness is required for this walk.

Bring: The recommended list (http://4142298.xyz/Walking-Wellington/pages/20948679/Recommended_List/) . Include water, snacks, lunch, hat, rain jacket, windproof layers. Tramping boots are recommended as the track may be steep, slippery and rooty in places.

Getting there: We will be departing from the Tauherenikau racecourse accommodation at 9.00am and should arrive at the Mt Holdsworth carpark around 9:40am. Anyone joining us from Wellington can join us at Tauherenikau or alternatively at the Mt Holdsworth carpark. To get to the Mt Holdsworth carpark, turn off State Highway 2 approx. 2 km south of Masterton onto Norfolk Road, this leads onto Mt Holdsworth Road. Mt Holdsworth carpark is 15 km from State Highway 2.

Waitlist: If you RSVP ‘yes’ once the event is full, you will be placed on the waitlist. As spaces become available, persons on the waitlist will be ‘bumped up’ automatically according to their order on the waitlist. RSVPs close Saturday 30 November at 8:00pm. At that point, automatic moves onto the walk cease, so please message Diana to request a place (if numbers drop below 15). Places will be provided on a ‘first in, first served’ basis.

Cancellation: In the event of poor weather, I will email participants by 8:00AM on the day to cancel.

No show policy: If you are listed as 'Going' and do not turn up for this walk, a 'No Show' will be recorded against your name. Three 'No Shows' will result in your membership of Walking Wellington being cancelled. Refer to our group rules for the full policy: https://4142298.xyz/Walking-Wellington/pages/20944909/Walking_Wellington_Rules

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River Ridge & Gentle Annie Loop (moderate)

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