Auckland · Hiking

Kiss the Dirt

0.5 mi
round trip: 188 ft
climb: 263 ft
high point: Out and back
route

Kiss the Dirt is an out-and-back trail, 0.5 miles each way (1.0 miles round trip) in Auckland, New Zealand. It runs between about 130 ft and 260 ft above sea level, with roughly 30 ft of climbing one way. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Huapai, about 2.8 miles north of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Kaipakau and Red Hill. For camping, Sunset Ridge is within about 6 miles. There are 33 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trails, access rules and conditions change, so check locally before you go.

Nearby · Pukematekeo Track · Strangelove · Main Loop

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Conditions and forecast

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Kiss the Dirt for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.