Barlow Track
- 0.5 mi
- round trip
- 1,195 ft
- climb
- 2,980 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Barlow Track is an out-and-back trail, 0.5 miles each way (0.9 miles round trip) in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, inside Ruahine Forest Park. It runs between about 1,800 ft and 2,980 ft above sea level, with roughly 10 ft of climbing one way. The nearest town is Tikokino, about 15 miles northwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Te Atua Mahuru, Orupū and Maroparea. For camping, Unknown Campsite is within about 6 miles. There are 7 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 Barlow Track for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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