Rakanui Track
- 0.4 mi
- round trip
- 584 ft
- climb
- 2,609 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Rakanui Track is an out-and-back trail, 0.4 miles each way (0.8 miles round trip) in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand. It runs between about 2,380 ft and 2,610 ft above sea level, with roughly 410 ft of climbing one way. The nearest town is Omahu, about 22 miles northwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Boar Hill and Cattle Hill. For camping, Lawrence Campsite and Cameron Campsite are within about 6 miles. 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 Rakanui Track for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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