Main Loop
An out-and-back trail, 0.5 miles each way (1.0 miles round trip) in Auckland, New Zealand.
- 0.5 mi
- round trip
- 419 ft
- climb
- 293 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Main Loop is an out-and-back trail, 0.5 miles each way (1.0 miles round trip) in Auckland, New Zealand. It runs between about 90 ft and 290 ft above sea level, with roughly 220 ft of climbing one way. It is a well-made walking path, fine for most hikers. Most of the way is gravel. The nearest town is Pāremoremo, about 3.4 miles northeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Pine Hill and Cut Hill. Lucas Creek Waterfall is within about 3 miles. For camping, Auckland North Shore Motels and Holiday Park is within about 6 miles. 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 Main Loop for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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