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    Ascending the Pinnacles

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    The Pinnacles summit (726 meters) provides astounding views of the Coromandel peninsula, Even with the clouds, Tairua harbor and the Pacific Ocean are visible to the East. Views[881] The final 100 meter ascent of the Pinnacles track is treacherous and requires bouldering skills. These hikers are using steel ladders and step-rungs mounted by the Department of Conservation to make the climb safer and more accessible. Views[249] The Pinnacles Hut warden recounts of last weeks’ 3-day search and rescue mission for a missing hiker in the Kauaeranga Valley below. Views[229] Swing bridge over Webb Creek. With only a small amount of rainfall, the marked river crossings can flood to dangerous levels. Emergency bridges and flood detours were constructed to improve track safety. Views[515] The Pinnacles track follows an old pack-horse route used to supply loggers during the 19th century. This carved-rock staircase was built in the 1840’s to ease the 500 meter ascent. Views[312]
     

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