Auckland · Hiking

Low Moto

0.5 mi
distance: 55 ft
climb: 218 ft
high point: Lollipop
route

Low Moto is a 0.5-mile lollipop loop in Auckland, New Zealand. It runs between about 170 ft and 220 ft above sea level, with roughly 60 ft of climbing over the route. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Riverhead, about 3.0 miles northwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Kaipakau and Red Hill. For camping, Sunset Ridge is within about 6 miles. There are 37 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.

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Conditions and forecast

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