Hawke's Bay · Hiking

Mackintosh Spur Track

1.8 mi
round trip
1,827 ft
climb
4,624 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Mackintosh Spur Track is an out-and-back trail, 1.8 miles each way (3.7 miles round trip) in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, inside Kaweka Forest Park. It runs between about 2,990 ft and 4,620 ft above sea level, with roughly 100 ft of climbing one way. Peaks within about 3 miles include Kaiārahi, Mad Dog Hill and Kaweka. For camping, Cameron Campsite and Lawrence 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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Conditions and forecast

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Mackintosh Spur Track for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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