Golden Crown Track
- 2.5 mi
- round trip
- 3,365 ft
- climb
- 4,330 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Golden Crown Track is an out-and-back trail, 2.5 miles each way (5.0 miles round trip) in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand. It runs between about 1,560 ft and 4,330 ft above sea level, with roughly 320 ft of climbing one way. The nearest town is Tikokino, about 16 miles northwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Ōhawai, Pohatuhaha and Rocky Knoll. There are 5 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 Golden Crown Track for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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