Rangitoto Peak Track
- 0.8 mi
- round trip
- 569 ft
- climb
- 2,476 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Rangitoto Peak Track is an out-and-back trail, 0.8 miles each way (1.6 miles round trip) in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, inside Lake Okataina Scenic Reserve. It runs between about 2,240 ft and 2,480 ft above sea level, with roughly 340 ft of climbing one way. The nearest town is Tikitere, about 3.9 miles southeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Rangitoto Peak and Tuahu. For camping, Lake Ōkāreka Campsite and Humphries Bay Campsite are within about 6 miles. There are 2 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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