McQueens Forest Mike
- 0.4 mi
- round trip
- 136 ft
- climb
- 1,171 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
McQueens Forest Mike is an out-and-back trail, 0.4 miles each way (0.7 miles round trip) in Canterbury, New Zealand. It runs between about 1,110 ft and 1,170 ft above sea level, with roughly 40 ft of climbing one way. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Governors Bay, about 5.6 miles south of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Mount Bradley. For camping, Orton Bradley Group Campsite and Waihora Park Domain are within about 6 miles. There are 16 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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