Auckland · Hiking

Lucy Cranwell Track

0.7 mi
round trip
680 ft
climb
1,063 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Lucy Cranwell Track is an out-and-back trail, 0.7 miles each way (1.4 miles round trip) in Auckland, New Zealand, inside Waitākere Ranges Regional Park. It runs between about 600 ft and 1,060 ft above sea level, with roughly 540 ft of climbing one way. It is a well-made walking path, fine for most hikers. The nearest town is Piha, about 1.9 miles east of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Maungaroa, Hikurangi and The Watchman. Kitakita Falls and Karekare Falls are within about 3 miles. For camping, McCreadies Paddock Campsite and Piha Domain Motor Camp are within about 6 miles. There are 30 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 Lucy Cranwell Track for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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