The best running trails around Ruapehu
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Last updated: October 20, 2025
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1. Edge of Lava Flow loop from Highlands Park
6.77km
00:50
120m
120m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
75
runners
2. Edge of Lava Flow – Lower Tama Lake loop from Highlands Park
15.6km
02:00
350m
350m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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42
runners
3. Emerald Lakes – Red Crater loop from Highlands Park
44.9km
06:08
1,340m
1,340m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
29
runners
4. Silica Rapids loop from Highlands Park
7.59km
00:57
190m
190m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
25
runners
5. Red Crater – Devil's Staircase loop from Highlands Park
16.6km
02:29
730m
730m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
8
runners
6. Running loop from Highlands Park
16.6km
02:09
480m
480m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
9
runners
7. Rotokawa loop from Rangataua
3.94km
00:33
170m
170m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
4
runners
8. Running loop from Ohakune
8.88km
00:56
60m
60m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
4
runners
9. Devil's Staircase loop from Highlands Park
11.0km
01:34
430m
430m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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