Zion Hill Track

Zion Hill Track is an out-and-back trail, 2.2 miles each way (4.5 miles round trip) in Auckland, New Zealand, inside Waitākere Ranges Regional Park. It runs between about 50 ft and 850 ft above sea level, with roughly 940 ft of climbing one way. It is a well-made walking path, fine for most hikers. Most of the way is gravel. Dogs are allowed on a leash. The nearest town is Whatipu, about 2.3 miles north of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Baldy, Mount Zion and Mount Gillies. Opal Pool Stream Cascade and Karekare Falls are within about 3 miles. For camping, Pararaha Valley Campsite and Tunnel Campsite are within about 6 miles. There are 17 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.