Herricks Hut - Big Hill Stm Tk
- 1.4 mi
- round trip
- 2,243 ft
- climb
- 1,825 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Herricks Hut - Big Hill Stm Tk is an out-and-back trail, 1.4 miles each way (2.8 miles round trip) in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, inside Ruahine Forest Park. It runs between about 1,460 ft and 1,830 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,080 ft of climbing one way. The nearest town is Tikokino, about 18 miles northwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Tikorangi, Rākautaonga and Lessong Monument. There are 3 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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